November 2017 - Public Justice

November 17, 2017 In Updates Consumers' Rights, Forced Arbitration

Public Justice Statement on Mick Mulvaney Reportedly Being Named CFPB Interim Director

In response to reports that President Trump will name Mick Mulvaney as interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection bureau following Richard Cordray’s departure, Public Justice executive director Paul Bland issued the following statement: We are troubled by reports that President Trump may soon appoint…

November 15, 2017 In Blog

Public Justice Statement on CFPB Director Richard Cordray

Earlier today, Richard Cordray, Director of the CFPB, announced he will be stepping down from the agency at the end of the month. Public Justice’s executive director, Paul Bland, issued the following statement in response to Cordray’s announcement:

November 6, 2017 In Blog Consumers' Rights, Forced Arbitration

Fourth Circuit Throws Out Arbitration Provision With Multiple Unfair Terms

Refuses to “Sanitize” Contract by Letting Bank Agree After the Fact Not to Enforce It By Karla Gilbride Staff Attorney Public Justice’s mission is to fight for ordinary people who are facing economic or social injustice. Often this means fighting against corporations when they engage…