Law and legal issues

Will the justices go further than answering constitutional questions about the bureau's leadership structure?

The high court will decide how much latitude a president has to fire the director of an independent agency.

In her second day of congressional testimony, Kathy Kraninger took heat from Senate Democrats for weighing in on constitutional questions about her agency and for her enforcement track record.

CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger faced a barrage of questions from Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee over why the agency has not demanded refunds for consumers in recent settlements.

Perhaps the biggest test that Charles Scharf will face when he starts next week will be how to control expenses while still trying to make the necessary investments in risk management to satisfy regulators.

The Massachusetts-based institution, which will forgive more than $750,000 in fees, is the latest to come to an agreement regarding overdraft claims.

A list of upcoming cases published by the high court did not include a challenge to the bureau's constitutionality, but the justices could still decide to review it at a later date.

Investors got a reminder that the bank isn’t past its problems even as it seeks a fresh start under a new leader.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found deficiencies related to the bank's holding period for "other real estate owned."

SmartChoice Credit Union, which holds less than $1 million in assets, has been penalized for failing to properly complete FinCEN searches.

The court passed up a recent opportunity to clarify confusion about Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for business websites, raising concerns that credit unions could become an even more inviting litigation target.

The court passed up a recent opportunity to clarify confusion about Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for business websites, raising concerns among bankers that they could become an even more inviting litigation target.

The two Democrats waded into a court battle over the president's ability to fire a director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The industry had welcomed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plan allowing debt collectors to use electronic communication, but some worry about the effect of a court decision concerning email correspondence.

The company was the only no-show at the gathering of Facebook’s payments partners; HSBC was fined $650,000 for violating swaps risk management rules.

Rohan Ramchandani claims in lawsuit Citigroup singled him out to protect itself; three federal agencies now back almost $7 trillion in mortgage debt.

By declaring that she has too much statutory power, the agency’s director has potentially opened a floodgate of litigation.

The regulator issued seven prohibitions for offenses including attempted theft and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

The shareholders' claims against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's regulator mirror arguments in cases challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Wells Fargo still having trouble finding permanent CEO; Some lenders are using the deals to keep their best customers.