Regardless of arguments as to its cause, climate change is real and its negative effects on health and the environment are evident.

In this appeal, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed and remanded the District Court for the Northern District of Ohio's decision, finding the debt collector violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...

The Third Circuit held that CAFA’s phrase "an event or occurrence" is not limited to something that happened at a particular moment in time.

In 2020, the CFPB blogged that Regulation B's flexibility can be compatible with AI algorithms, because "although a creditor must provide the specific reasons for an adverse action…

This is the second part of a two-part series on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America. Read part one here. In what should not come as a surprise to anyone...

This story of house-main blues is about a dryer instead of being able to pay the rent.

A District Court in California remanded the action to state court finding that use of the term, "any defendant" in 28 U.S.C. § 1453(b) does not change the long standing rule that only original defendants can remove.

In this appeal, the Eighth Appellate District reversed the trial court's decision under the Fraudulent Transfer Act case to the extent it was based upon the grounds that the statute of limitations expired...

In this appeal, the Tenth Appellate District affirmed the trial court's decision, agreeing that although the acknowledgment clause erroneously stated the previous sheriff's name, the clause substantially complied...

In this appeal, the Eighth Appellate District considered who is entitled to excess sale proceeds; another mortgagee (who never appeared or answered in the case) or the borrower...

In this appeal, the Ninth Appellate District affirmed the trial court's decision, agreeing that the alleged agreement was barred by the Statute of Frauds under R.C. 1335.05 as it was...

On May 21, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) filed the Proposed Rule to move marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to Schedule III of the CSA.

On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released the proposed rule (Proposed Rule) to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III...

Obtaining retail space for any small business is a big move. There are many issues to consider, and working with a knowledgeable real estate lawyer helps to avoid surprises down the road.

Big changes are coming to the UCC, the Uniform Commercial Code, with regard to cryptocurrency and other digital assets. What will that mean to business transactions involving those digital assets going forward?

On January 18, 2022, the FTC issued an advisory opinion to clarify that the FTC's Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses, 16 C.F.R. § 433.2, does not preclude the recovery of attorneys' fees ...

The laws governing the financial technology ("FinTech") services companies have continued to develop.

You may have heard things about cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance. How are these developments going to impact areas that range from insurance to employment to litigation?

Cryptocurrency has gained in popularity. Many finance companies have begun offering digital loyalty points and rewards. This sounds appealing until it's time to figure out how and when digital currency may be taxed.

This article will review recent important rulings in Fair Credit Reporting ("FCRA") Act cases. Specifically, the cases relate to (1) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act")...