Michael A. Rome

Partner

Michael A. Rome is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Buckley LLP. He represents corporate and individual clients in a variety of litigation and government enforcement matters. His work includes complex commercial disputes related to mortgage-backed securities, indemnity disputes, and consumer class actions alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.

Regulation and compliance

Has CFPB gained an upper hand in enforcement cases?

Under procedural changes recently adopted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the director could pursue more enforcement actions administratively without federal court approval. Financial firms may have a harder time defending themselves as a result.

By Amanda R. Lawrence

March 14

TRENDING

Consumer lending

After loss at Supreme Court, payday lenders vow to keep fighting CFPB

The payday loan industry is looking to extend its years-long legal fight with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It's planning to ask a federal appeals court to revisit a ruling that upheld a proposed limit on how often payday lenders can try to pull money from their customers' accounts.

By Polo Rocha

May 17
Industry News

Another top NYCB executive hits the road as overhaul continues

New York Community Bancorp hasn't said who will replace Chief Operating Officer Julie Signorille-Browne, who is resigning amid a management shake-up.

By Catherine Leffert

May 17
Ginnie Mae

Calls for Ginnie Mae modernization mount after FSOC report

A recommendation to give Ginnie Mae expanded authorities is drawing focus in the reactions to a Financial Stability Oversight Council report on nonbank risks.

By Bonnie Sinnock

May 17