OCC Preempts Georgia Fair Lending Law, Blocking State Consumer Protections
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Comptroller John Hawke Jr, issues a preemption determination blocking enforcement of the Georgia Fair Lending Act against national banks, marking a turning point in federal regulators’ campaign to shield predatory lenders from state …
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
John Hawke Jr
Georgia State Legislature
National City Bank
American Bankers Association
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