More information here. Here’s an excerpt:
Consumers must be given a meaningful opportunity to choose how to proceed when disputes arise. Take-it-or-leave-it terms and conditions imposed in a consumer contract, through use of a product, or by signing up for a service does not allow that opportunity. Restoring consumers’ ability to make the choice about how they wish to exercise their rights is important for a fair, stable, and robust financial marketplace. Given the recent findings on the lack of understanding and awareness of forced arbitration, coupled with the worsening corporate tactics stemming from forced arbitration, we urge the Bureau to issue a rule addressing forced arbitration. We also encourage other federal agencies to consider actions to rein in corporate abuse of fine print traps like forced arbitration provisions.
