Manuel H. Newburger

Head of the Consumer Financial Services Law Practice Group

Manny Newburger leads the consumer financial services law practice group at Barron & Newburger, P.C. He has a national practice in consumer protection litigation, regulatory matters and compliance. For 22 years, he has taught consumer protection law at the University of Texas School of Law.

CFPB

In the fight over the CFPB, everyone could end up a loser

A pending Supreme Court ruling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure could create dangerous regulatory uncertainty. Congress should act first.

By Joann Needleman

April 5
Credit

Alternative data could be lifeline for consumers needing credit

Congress should pass legislation authorizing use of nontraditional data sources to make credit more available to consumers who’ve taken a hit from the coronavirus pandemic.

By Barbara A. Sinsley

May 19

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