In a motion to partially dismiss, the CFPB is trying to blunt a challenge by consumer groups over the creation and composition of its consumer financial law task force, arguing they are not directly harmed.

Need help from the CFPB on RESPA? Maybe not. A lack of specific rules, in fact, has enabled innovation in how settlement service providers interact with each other and refer customers.

On a separate matter, talks regarding remote work flexibilities within the state licensing framework are ongoing. The catalyst: COVID-19.

The CFPB extends the comment period on a request for information that aims to combat lending discrimination; consumers harmed by a mortgage modification service provider can now file claims; the bureau adopts an external peer review procedure; RFI issued on the CARD Act.

The CFPB said the sweep of investigations is still ongoing, indicating that more enforcement actions might be on the way.

There seems to be some optimism the Sept. 1 implementation date might be pushed back...