John B. Williams III

Partner

John B. Williams III is a partner in the Washington office of Buckley LLP. He provides enforcement and litigation counsel to financial services companies and individuals navigating internal investigations, government investigations, and complex civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on consumer finance matters and complex electronic discovery. He is focused on the compliance issues surrounding government-insured mortgages and other credit products.

Regulation and compliance

Has CFPB gained an upper hand in enforcement cases?

Under procedural changes recently adopted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the director could pursue more enforcement actions administratively without federal court approval. Financial firms may have a harder time defending themselves as a result.

By Amanda R. Lawrence

March 14