New Rule Protects Consumers’ Right to Class Action Lawsuits

In the face of political opposition, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a new rule protecting consumers’ right to join class action lawsuits. The rule would keep banks and credit card companies from using arbitration clauses to keep small claims out of court.

CFPB Issues Safety Regulations for Prepaid Debit Cards

What rights to do you have if you lose a prepaid debit card? Can you get a refund? Can you keep someone else from using it? New CFPB regulations provide increased transparency and protection.

Senators Propose New Consumer Privacy Protection Act

Did you get a new debit card or credit card recently? Maybe you got a notice that your online account had been compromised. A newly proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act could make those kinds of protections universal.