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CFPB Releases Proposed Rule for Supervision of Non-Bank Persons Based on "Reasonable Cause"
On May 25, 2012, the CFPB released a proposed rule outlining its process for determining whether a covered person has engaged, or is engaging in, conduct that poses risks to consumers related to the offering or…
Obama Campaign Sues Company for Trademark Infringement
Last week, President Obama's campaign committee filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a company for allegedly using the campaign’s trademarked “Rising Sun” logo without permission. According to the complaint,…
Brand Owners Take Note: New Domain Names Mean Big Changes
Just when you thought domain name enforcement couldn't get more expensive, ICANN presents: the New gTLDs! Starting January 12, 2012, ICANN began accepting applications for new generic top level domain ("gTLD") names,…
RealNetworks Agrees to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Free Trial Investigation
The Washington Attorney General recently announced that a settlement with RealNetworks over the company’s free trials. According to the AG, more than 500 consumers had complained to the AG’s office and the Better…
CFPB Holds Field Hearing on General Purpose Reloadable Prepaid Cards
On May 23, 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) officially launched its prepaid card initiative. In addition to issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the CFPB hosted a field hearing…