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My First Year: The Good, Bad, and Downright Ugly

Observations from an attorney navigating through her first year of CU compliance.

December 5, 2012

CUs focus too little energy on compliance. That must change.

Know Before You Owe Mortgages: A Game-Changer

Engage early in a rulemaking and make noise throughout the newly extended process.

June 11, 2012

By proposing rules after soliciting feedback, CFPB has changed the rules of the rulemaking game—and spectators need to pay attention.

Think You’re Not Affected by CFPB’s Remittance Transfer Rule? Think Again

My appeal to you: Think not whether you have to comply, but how.

May 12, 2012

Your CU may be affected by CFPB’s new rule if it engages in international wire transfers or electronic bill pay.

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