Government Investigations, Examinations and Enforcement

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).

Investigations

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

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:

  • Defending CFPB district court litigation against an auto finance company relating to military lending practices
  • Defending a mortgage company in CFPB litigation to enforce a Civil Investigative Demand
  • Defending auto title companies in CFPB administrative adjudications
  • Negotiation of settlement agreements with the CFPB, FTC, DOJ and state agencies

Examinations

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:

  • Drafting CFPB PARR responses for auto finance companies, small dollar lenders, and others, in some cases resulting in no public action and the elimination of supervisory findings
  • Assisting banks and service providers in preparing for and responding to OCC, Federal Reserve Board, FDIC and state prudential regulators’ exams
  • Assisting clients in preparing for and navigating CFPB exams
  • Crafting remediation plans and corrective actions
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Attorneys Practicing in this Area

May 28, 2026

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update

Anastasia V. Caton

Partner

May 28, 2026

THE WEEKLY SWEEP – NORTHEAST FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATOR ACTIVITY

Thomas P. Quinn, Jr.

Partner

May 28, 2026

Is the Current Department of Justice More Pro-Business on Servicemember Rights Claims? Um, No.

L. Jean Noonan

Partner

March 31, 2026

The Bot Said It Was Fine: The Perils of AI-Generated Legal Advice for Dealers and Finance Companies

Megan Nicholls

Partner

January 30, 2026

The Hudson Cook Usury Monitor – A Publication of Recent Usury and Finance Charge Cases – Fall 2025

Clayton C. Swears

Partner

December 16, 2025

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update

Anastasia V. Caton

Partner

November 26, 2025

California Enacts the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act

Dana Clarke

Partner

November 24, 2025

Consumer Financial Services Bites of the Month – November 19, 2025 – “November Rain with the CFPB”

Justin B. Hosie

Partner

September 10, 2025

Colorado Special Session Update: AI Law Delayed to June 2026, What the Rental Housing and Financial Services Industries Can Do Next

Jay Harris

Partner

August 28, 2025

Massachusetts Data Breach Settlement: A Wake-Up Call for Rental Housing Operators

Jay Harris

Partner

March 28, 2026

2026 Compliance Coffee Break Webinar Series

Patricia E.M. Covington

Partner

October 17, 2024

2024 Residential Property Management Webinar Series

Jay Harris

Partner

June 01, 2022

Time is ticking – Are you ready for the FTC’s sweeping changes to the Safeguards Rule?

Webb McArthur

Partner

October 12, 2021

Compliance Coffee Break: Marketing Mistakes and Advertising Blunders – A Refresher Course, brought to you by your Neighborhood Regulators

June 03, 2020

Emerging from Quarantine: Unmasking Key Considerations for Small Dollar Lenders

H. Blake Sims

Partner

March 31, 2020

Special Compliance Coffee Break – Payment Accommodations and Modifications During a Crisis (Auto & Installment Lending): A Two-Part Series for Navigating COVID-19 (Part I)

Patricia E.M. Covington

Partner

November 21, 2019

The New California Consumer Privacy Act: What Auto Dealers Need to Know

Webb McArthur

Partner

May 30, 2018

Webinar: Fintech Update – Emerging Issues in FinTech Regulation, Legislation and Enforcement