California AG Proposes Amendments to CCPA Regulations
The California Attorney General (AG) recently released proposed modifications to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) final regulations that went into effect on August 14,... Read More
State Regulatory Developments
CO Revises Regulations for Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Companies
The Colorado Board of Mortgage Loan Originators has revised its regulations for mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies, with the revised rules set to take... Read More
Hawaii Amends Notary Law to Allow Remote Notarizations
Hawaii Governor David Ige recently signed into law a bill, Senate Bill 2275 (SB 2275), which revises Hawaii’s notary law to allow remote notarizations. The changes... Read More
California Amends Foreclosure Requirements
California recently enacted a bill, Senate Bill 1079 (SB 1079), which revises certain foreclosure-related requirements in the state. Pursuant to SB 1079, effective January 1,... Read More
California Enacts “Mini-CFPB” Law
California Governor Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1864 into law, which enacts the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL) and, upon its effective date, changes... Read More
California Enacts CCPA Amendments
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1281 (AB 1281), amending the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by extending certain exemptions under the CCPA... Read More
California Creates Exemption from CCPA for Healthcare Information
On September 25, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 713 (the Amendment), which amends and establishes new exceptions from the California Consumer Privacy... Read More
Maryland Promulgates Regulations Regarding New Notary Laws
The Maryland Secretary of State issued regulations in connection with the new laws that went into effect on October 1, 2020. Information regarding the new... Read More
Maryland Changes Notary Law to Include Remote Notarizations
Maryland has amended its notary law to allow for remote notarizations. The changes go into effect on October 1, 2020. Under the new law, among... Read More
Forty-Eight States Settle with Student Loan Company over Unfair Practices
Earlier this month, attorneys general from across the country reached an agreement with a student loan company requiring the company to erase $330 million worth... Read More
California Enacts New Forbearance-Related Requirements
On August 31, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3088 (AB 3088) enacting the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act... Read More
NYDFS to Streamline Confidential Supervisory Information Disclosure Process
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) recently issued a new proposed regulation, which takes into account public comments received on the NYDFS’... Read More
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