Lower courts have started to put on hold CFPB enforcement litigation, pending a final decision by the Supreme Court on whether the bureau’s single-director leadership structure is constitutional.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a case challenging the CFPB’s constitutionality. The court directed both parties to file briefs on a possible remedy.

CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger was grilled by Democratic lawmakers regarding enforcement actions during hearings on Capitol Hill. Other topics such as fair lending, innovation policies and qualified-mortgage patch were also on the agenda.

A recent House hearing highlighted differences on how the CFPB should strengthen fair debt collection practices.

A mortgage lender is taking on the state of Connecticut over its interpretation of licensing laws, which it claims put it out of business.

All American Check Cashing’s petition before the SCOTUS presents a new question: what is the remedy if the bureau’s leadership structure is found to be unconstitutional?

CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger has adopted a balanced approach in public enforcement actions in recent months, according to an analysis by one law firm.

The bureau has finalized three policies in order to promote innovation in the financial services industry.

The CFPB issued its first no-action letter under a new policy, which promises regulatory relief under RESPA.