The Appraisal Foundation updates appraisal standards; the CFPB will distribute $22 million among debt relief scam victims; CFPB Inspector General expresses opposition to legislation about his office.

The CFPB’s efforts to combat redlining include a new emphasis on discriminatory targeting. The regulator’s argument for the application of ECOA in instances of reverse redlining is being questioned.

The CFPB issued an advisory opinion last week reinforcing that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act includes protections against collections on time-barred debt, including second liens originated prior to 2008.

The MBA submitted a brief in court pointing out flaws with legal arguments from the CFPB and DOJ regarding the liability lenders face from appraisers.

The CFPB and three other federal agencies issued a statement highlighting concerns about bias in automated systems. The CFPB is particularly concerned about home valuations, lending and marketing.

New APOR calculations; regulators help with LIBOR transition; CFPB puts credit reporting agencies on alert; data breach involving former CFPB employee; lender settles with Arizona AG.

The CFPB is facing management challenges in reforming its information security practices, workforce support programs and in embracing new technology and skills in supervisory and enforcement activities.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling last month deepens a circuit split on the constitutionality of the CFPB’s funding structure, which is set for hearing before the Supreme Court next term.

Two attorneys at Orrick shared strategies that mortgage lenders can use to defend themselves in federal redlining cases, including questioning the data analysis used to bring a case.

The CFPB’s attempt to prevent the deposition of three employees in its own enforcement case against Citizens Bank was rejected.