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Credit Unions

Credit unions face unique operational and regulatory issues alongside the challenges common to all financial institutions. Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys understand the mission of credit unions and offer comprehensive, business-oriented legal advice in today’s dynamic environment.

We counsel credit unions on crucial aspects of their business, from structuring major transactions to navigating regulatory scrutiny by the CFPB, NCUA, and state regulators. Our attorneys have litigated thousands of individual and class action lawsuits involving consumer financial services issues in state and federal courts across the United States and have resolved complex business disputes through arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution processes.

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Our Services

  • Restructuring + Bankruptcy
  • Corporate + Related Services
  • Litigation
  • CFPB Enforcement
  • Labor + Employment
  • Mergers + Acquisitions
  • Privacy + Cyber
  • Regulatory Compliance

Representative Matters

  • Defended a credit union against claims of discrimination and harassment by a former employee.
  • Prevailed on a motion to dismiss in litigation alleging negligence and breach of duty of care in processing wire transactions for an elderly customer victimized by an internet scam.
  • Represented a credit union in a claim regarding health insurance retirement benefits.
  • Represented a nationwide credit union in matters involving the ADA, FCRA, and FDCPA.
  • Obtained dismissal with prejudice of claims alleging violations of the ECOA against a credit union.
  • For a large credit union on the West Coast, drafted response to CFPB Potential Action and Request for Response (PARR) letter that resulted in a no-enforcement decision.
  • Assisted multiple credit unions in responding to CFPB notices and inquiries, handling regulatory negotiations at hearings, and formal/informal proceedings.
  • Conducted CFPB supervision readiness reviews for credit unions approaching or surpassing the $10 billion asset threshold, including mock examinations and compliance management system risk assessments.
  • Provided regulatory and compliance advice on elder financial exploitation and reporting obligations.
  • Advised large credit union in Mountain West on CFPB inquiry regarding “authorized positive, settle negative” (APSN) overdraft fees and NSF re-presentment fees.
  • Conducted a comprehensive review of non-sufficient funds (NSF) and overdraft fee compliance, including policies, procedures, and required consumer documents under Regulation E.
  • Provided guidance to clients on TCPA compliance matters, including required consumer disclosures for account-related and telemarketing text messages and phone calls.
  • Drafted non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements for a credit union.
  • Assisted credit union with onboarding a fintech partner, including due diligence and drafting the applicable agreement.
  • Represented large credit union in acquisition of a commercial bank.

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