Lawyers in Hudson Cook, LLP’s Government Investigations, Examinations and Enforcement practice area provide support to consumer financial services companies and others facing government scrutiny. These lawyers have, in total, decades of experience as private practitioners, in-house counsel, and counsel for federal agencies – including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Since 2012, we have represented clients in more than 100 government investigations. Our experience in consumer financial services regulation and our familiarity with state and federal regulatory agencies help us work towards efficient resolution of government actions. Representative engagements include:
Enforcement actions arise when a supervisory or investigative matter cannot be resolved informally. We usher clients through the enforcement process, working with them through settlement negotiations, litigation and appeals, and otherwise advocating for their interests. Representative engagements include:
Examinations involve an extended process that demands careful preparation, quick responses and effective remedial action. We assist clients in preparing for exams by evaluating the organization’s Compliance Management System. During exams, we help clients navigate the process with an eye toward resolving issues through the supervisory process. When regulators identify violations, we advocate for non-public resolutions through responses to CFPB PARR Letters or similar agency notices. Representative engagements include:
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