FHFA Issues Final Rule on Production of Records in Third-Party Legal Proceedings

Summary

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a final rule requiring parties to submit demands or requests for records, information, or employee testimony in third-party legal proceedings, aiming to standardize practices and protect confidential information.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Housing Finance AgencyOpen original release →

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