Last week, we reported that Leonard Chanin was leaving his position as Assistant Director for Regulations at the CFPB to return to private practice. His departure has now been officially announced by Director Cordray, together with a series of staffing changes. Among those changes is that Kelly Thompson Cochran, who has been serving as the CFPB’s Deputy Assistant Director for Regulations, will assume Leonard’s responsibilities and serve as the Acting Assistant Director for Regulations. … Continue Reading