CFPB Reverses Course on Adjudication Rules
Published Date: 5/13/2025
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Summary
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is rolling back changes it made to how it handles legal cases starting in 2022 and 2023. This means the old rules will come back, affecting companies and people involved in these cases. No new costs or deadlines are added, but everyone should watch for updates on when the switch happens.
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