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HANOVER, MD – Hudson Cook, LLP, a national provider of regulatory compliance services for the financial services sector, is excited to announce the promotions of Erik M. Kosa and Eric D. Mulligan to the position of Counsel in the Firm. Their promotion recognizes these two lawyers for their exceptional commitment to the practice of law… Continue reading Hudson Cook, LLP Announces Promotions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hanover, MD — July 2024 — Hudson Cook, LLP is proud to announce that Rebecca “Becki” Kuehn, a partner at the firm, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Women in Consumer Finance Uplift Awards. This recognition places her among an elite group of six women nominated as Empowering Executives in the financial… Continue reading Hudson Cook Partner Rebecca Kuehn Named Finalist in 2024 Women in Consumer Finance Uplift Awards

“Curious” CFPB Agenda Item Sparks Buzz Over Contract RulesBy Jon Hill Below is an excerpt from the article. Subscribers to Law360 can read the full article here. Law360 (July 17, 2024, 4:47 PM EDT) A mystery item tucked into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest regulatory agenda is fueling speculation among attorneys that the agency may… Continue reading Hudson Cook Partner Lucy Morris Quoted in Law360 Article on CFPB Contract Rules

According to a June 29 Law360 article, although the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has survived it’s brush with the Supreme Court, the 5-4 decision in Seila Law LLC vs. CFPB rejecting the statutory restraint that Congress placed on the president’s ability to remove the CFPB director could provide a springboard for future challenges to the independence of other… Continue reading Seila vs. CFPB analysis: Partner Lucy Morris comments for Law360

On March 30, SubPrime Auto Finance News quoted excerpts from Hudson Cook Partner Lucy Morris‘ article stating that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations and exams are continuing remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. She cautioned the financial services industry not to completely set aside a task that might have been a top priority… Continue reading SubPrime Auto Finance News quotes Partner Lucy Morris on CFPB and FTC ongoing work during COVID-19 crisis

Catherine Brennan, a partner at Hudson Cook LLP, offers critical analysis of Bill 25-0609, the “Protecting Affordable Loans Amendment Act of 2023.” She questions the validity of its opt-out provision from Section 521 of DIDMCA, expressing concerns about potential limitations on credit access for D.C. residents. Brennan also critiques the bill’s anti-evasion provision as outdated… Continue reading Hudson Cook Partner Cathy Brennan Testifies at the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Business and Economic Development on the “Protecting Affordable Loans Amendment Act of 2023”

Catherine M. “Cathy” Brennan Catherine Brennan, a partner at Hudson Cook LLP, offers critical analysis of Bill 25-0609, the “Protecting Affordable Loans Amendment Act of 2023.” She questions the validity of its opt-out provision from Section 521 of DIDMCA, expressing concerns about potential limitations on credit access for D.C. residents. Brennan also critiques the bill’s… Continue reading Hudson Cook Partner Cathy Brennan Testifies at the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Business and Economic Development on the “Protecting Affordable Loans Amendment Act of 2023”

On March 6, Dealer Compliance Today published Hudson Cook attorney Andrea Cottrell’s article on the FTC’s recent focus on enforcement of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act. The Act provides that “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce … are … declared unlawful.” According to Andrea, the FTC routinely enforces Section 5(a) in the advertising space… Continue reading Dealer Compliance Today publishes Andrea Cottrell’s Online Reviews article

WASHINGTON, DC – January 5, 2024 – Hudson Cook LLP, a highly regarded law firm in the financial services practice, proudly announces the promotion of Robert D. Tilley to Partner. Rob’s elevation underscores the Firm’s continuing commitment to clients facing government investigations and litigation within the financial services industry. Based in the Firm’s Washington, DC… Continue reading Hudson Cook Elevates Rob Tilley to Partner, Bolstering Government Investigations and Litigation Practice

WASHINGTON, DC – January 5, 2024 – Hudson Cook LLP, a highly regarded law firm in the financial services practice, proudly announces the promotion of Robert D. Tilley to Partner. Rob’s elevation underscores the Firm’s continuing commitment to clients facing government investigations and litigation within the financial services industry. Based in the Firm’s Washington, DC… Continue reading Hudson Cook Elevates Rob Tilley to Partner, Bolstering Government Investigations and Litigation Practice