TCashhe CFPB recently obtained preliminary injunctions against debt-reduction company World Law Group, its affiliates and its owners, thereby freezing the company's assets and stopping all further operations pending the outcome of a CFPB lawsuit against the company.

On September 15, the CFPB filed suit against the World Law Group, alleging violations of the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) and the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR).

There is a growing body of laws and regulations, which govern companies’ collection and use of information about individuals, and the disclosures they are required to make.

The wide geographic range, deep and varied expertise, and facilitated communications make the Trade Group at WLG a unique asset for a trade practitioner...

Across the legal profession, clients are navigating increasingly complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Whether responding to evolving regulatory environments, pursuing investments in new markets, or managing cross-border corporate activity, they need coordinated legal teams that understand global pressures and local realities.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction, including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?

WLG colleagues in the ESG Group met on February 25 to discuss ESG practices and regulatory updates, sharing updates from across jurisdictions.

WLG's Antitrust, Competition & Foreign Direct Investment meeting provided a comprehensive overview of significant global developments in merger control.

The Dispute Resolution Group met in late September to discuss the enforcement of arbitral awards against states and the evolving law on state immunity.

WLG colleagues in the Technology Group held a round-robin discussion on the State of Regulations on AI on February 11 with 19 participants from various jurisdictions. Read our key takeaways below.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?

On September 18, during WLG's regional conference in New York City, members from across the Americas gathered for a day and a half of programming...

At the September virtual meeting of WLG's Labor & Employment Group, members compared how harassment and workplace well-being are regulated and managed around the world.

WLG colleagues in the Young Lawyers Forum gathered on May 7 for a panel discussion on building resilience, as part of WLG | beyond borders virtual programming. Thank you to those who participated.

Discover the people behind our network. Every two weeks, World Law Group spotlights a lawyer or professional from one of our 62 member law firms.

Sari specializes in immigration law, helping companies with immigration strategies, Form I-9 compliance, and worksite enforcement. She guides clients through U.S. employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas...

Randy began by revisiting the trajectory of tariffs over the past several years—from the sector-specific steel and aluminum tariffs implemented in Trump's first term to the sweeping Section 301 actions against China, all of which remain active today.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be prominent in headlines — and it's also becoming an increasingly practical tool for lawyers working in dispute resolution.

Treating business development as a strategic partner rather than a support function is essential to how law firms strengthen client relationships and pursue broader strategic goals.

A recent virtual meeting of WLG's Energy & Infrastructure Group, led by José Augusto of TozziniFreire, focused on why ports are regaining priority for governments, operators, and investors.