In the News Today – December 23, 2016
- Obama DOJ Says Panel “Improperly Assessed” CFPB Leadership: Obama administration lawyers urged a Washington federal appeals court to revisit a dispute over the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), arguing that a panel of judges improperly assessed the extent to which the agency leadership intrudes on presidential power. President-elect Donald Trump’s Justice Department could reverse course, refusing to defend the Obama administration’s position. (The National Law Journal)
- Northern California Considering TPLF Disclosure Amendment: The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has proposed a rule that would require parties in civil cases to disclose if they are receiving third-party funding. “Knowing who is potentially influencing the course of litigation and potentially the settlement is something other parties and judges could find useful in litigating a case,” said Ronni Fuchs, a partner with Pepper Hamilton. (Legal Newsline)
