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CFPB Signals Continued Involvement in Litigation with State Attorneys General

DOJ Finds Capital One-Discover Deal Would Harm Subprime Competition

FAIR CREDIT REPORTING—4th Cir.: Credit Report Furnisher’s Duty to Investigate Reported Debt Includes Legal Issues

Velera Enters Next Phase Of Growth—Which Includes New Headquarters In Tampa

Affirm to Expand Credit Reporting to Include All Payment Plans

New York Attorney General Advances New UDAP Legislation Paving the Way for Stronger State Consumer Protection in Wake of CFPB Changes

Square Financial Services, Inc. Receives FDIC Approval to Offer Consumer Loan Product Cash App Borrow

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