Seeking to squash mandatory arbitration, CFPB proposal draws praise and venom

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is moving ahead with a proposed rule that will prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses. While proponents agree with the Bureau’s assertion that class-action lawsuits provide a more effective means for consumers challenging problematic practices, pro-business groups see the rule as a deathblow for financial services arbitration ...

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