Operating in today’s complex business environment often means navigating a maze of regulatory requirements and administrative oversight. Bentley Tuffnell Law provides strategic counsel and robust representation to help businesses and licensed individuals comply with evolving laws and respond effectively to governmental scrutiny.
In highly regulated industries, navigating administrative actions and complying with governmental oversight are critical. Bentley Tuffnell Law represents regulated entities and licensed individuals facing investigations, enforcement actions, or licensing issues before state and federal regulators. We understand the unique procedural and substantive demands of administrative law and are adept at defending our clients’ interests in these forums.
Our firm has significant experience interacting with key regulatory bodies, including the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and the U.S. Department of Labor. We provide strategic advice and representation to ensure compliance, respond to agency inquiries, challenge adverse determinations, and resolve administrative disputes efficiently, safeguarding our clients’ licenses and operations.
The consumer financial services industry operates within an exceptionally complex and dynamic regulatory framework that demands specialized legal expertise. Bentley Tuffnell Law provides strategic counsel to finance companies, financial institutions, lenders, servicers, and related businesses, helping them navigate the intricate web of federal and state laws governing consumer credit and financial products. The firm’s objective is to enable clients to operate efficiently while mitigating regulatory and litigation risks.
Bentley Tuffnell Law offers guidance on compliance with key statutes such as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), as well as state-specific licensing and usury laws. The firm’s services include advising on product development, managing regulatory examinations, defending against individual and class-action litigation, and providing transactional support specific to the consumer finance sector.
Compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws is a continuous and complex challenge for businesses. Failure to adhere to these intricate regulations can result in significant penalties, costly litigation, and reputational damage. Bentley Tuffnell Law offers comprehensive legal counsel focused on helping employers navigate the regulatory landscape, ensure compliance, and effectively respond to governmental or agency scrutiny.
The firm advises businesses on compliance with statutes such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), among others. We also provide robust representation in employment-related disputes, agency investigations, and administrative proceedings before bodies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Department of Workforce Development, helping businesses effectively manage and resolve regulatory challenges.