The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about coronavirus-related scams, but businesses are at risk too. The FTC warns that companies must keep their guard up against these seven B2B scams that try to exploit concerns about COVID-19. “Public health” scams Fraudsters are sending messages that claim to be […]
DOL issues new temporary rule: paid leave under the FFCRA
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus […]
The CFPB issues new policy guidance on credit reporting and dispute resolution
On April 1, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB” or “Bureau”) issued a non-binding general policy statement (“Policy Statement”) regarding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Regulation V in light of the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CFPB’s Policy Statement highlights […]