Consumer Finance Monitor

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Buy Now, Pay Later

Dodd-Frank Act

Cantero V. Bank Of America

Consumer Financial Services

Interest Rate Exportation

Digital Wallets

Office Of the Comptroller Of the Currency (OCC)

National Banking Act

New York Statute On Escrow Accounts

Mass Arbitration

Regulatory Compliance

Flagstar Bank

Operation Choke Point

Fair Credit Reporting Act

Medical Debt

Rewards Programs

Federal Reserve

Mortgage Escrow Accounts

The Consumer Financial Services industry is changing quickly. This weekly podcast from national law firm Ballard Spahr focuses on the consumer finance issues that matter most, from new product development and emerging technologies to regulatory compliance and enforcement and the ramifications of private litigation. Our legal team—recognized as one of the industry's finest— will help you make sense... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	300	Founded	7 years ago
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A Sea Change in New York Consumer Protection Law: Inside the FAIR Act

In the episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast we are releasing today, we examine what may be the most consequential development in New York consumer protection law in nearly half a century: the enactment of the New York State Fair Business P... more

12 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

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Debt's Grip: What Consumer Bankruptcy Reveals About Financial Risk in America

On this episode of the Ballard Spahr Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, we examine consumer debt and bankruptcy through the lens of Debt's Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy (University of California Press, 2025), by Pamela Foohey, Robert M. Lawless, ... more

5 Feb 2026 • 50 min

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Earned Wage Access in the Crosshairs of the Center for Responsible Lending

In this episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, we examine one of the most closely watched and increasingly controversial developments in consumer finance: earned wage access (EWA) products.

EWA products allow workers to access a portion o... more

29 Jan 2026 • 55 min

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Breaking Developments in National Bank Act Preemption

Our podcast show this week consists of a webinar we produced on November 10, 2025, titled, "Breaking Developments in National Bank Act Preemption." Join our panel of top legal experts as they break down how landmark court rulings are changing the rul... more

22 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 21 min

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Recent Guests

Jane Azia

Chief of the New York Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection, with vast experience in consumer protection enforcement

New York Attorney General's Office

Episode: A Sea Change in New York Consumer Protection Law: Inside the FAIR Act

Alec Webley

Assistant Attorney General in the Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection, focused on legislative reform and enforcement of consumer protection statutes

New York Attorney General's Office

Episode: A Sea Change in New York Consumer Protection Law: Inside the FAIR Act

Pamela Foohey

Allen Post Professor of Law at the University of Georgia Law School

University of Georgia Law School

Episode: Debt's Grip: What Consumer Bankruptcy Reveals About Financial Risk in America

Robert Lawless

Max L. Rowe Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Illinois College of Law

University of Illinois College of Law

Episode: Debt's Grip: What Consumer Bankruptcy Reveals About Financial Risk in America

Deborah Thorne

Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Idaho

University of Idaho

Episode: Debt's Grip: What Consumer Bankruptcy Reveals About Financial Risk in America

Lucia Constantine

Senior researcher at the Center for Responsible Lending focused on mortgage lending and predatory debt practices.

Center for Responsible Lending

Episode: Earned Wage Access in the Crosshairs of the Center for Responsible Lending

Yesmin Farahi

Deputy Director of State Policy and Senior Policy at CRL, advising on fair financial practices.

Center for Responsible Lending

Episode: Earned Wage Access in the Crosshairs of the Center for Responsible Lending

Terence Grugan

Co-chair of the AML team at Ballard Spahr and expert in anti-money laundering and financial crimes compliance

Ballard Spahr

Episode: BSA/AML Priorities Under a New Administration

Mohsen Manesh

LL. Stewart Professor of Business Law at the University of Oregon School of Law, Associate Dean of Faculty Research and Programs.

University of Oregon School of Law

Episode: The Future of Shareholder Arbitration in Light of SEC's New Policy Statement

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Alan Kaplinsky

Host and Senior Counsel of the Consumer Financial Services Group, recognized for his expertise in consumer finance law and regulatory compliance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings

Timely and helpful!
Appreciate these insights as we navigate the many changes happening on the daily.
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Bookmarm
United Statesa year ago
Worth Your Time
Great info for those in the finance industry. Thanks
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United States2 years ago
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Love the podcasts but don’t like the fact they are sped up. It’s harder to follow.
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Compliance Listener
United States2 years ago
Good podcast
Enjoyed the podcast on crypto. Let’s hear one on Mary Jane!
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United States3 years ago
Easy to Understand
Thanks for discussing legal issue in easily understood language!
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A Sea Change in New York Consumer Protection Law: Inside the FAIR Act

Q: What Gaps or Limitations in the Prior New York Law Led to the Consideration of the FAIR Act?

The previous law primarily focused on deceptive acts without authority to address unfair and abusive practices, which the AG's office wanted to augment their authority over the years. This gap made New York behind compared to other states and led to the enactment of the FAIR Act to fill these critical gaps in consumer protection.

Earned Wage Access in the Crosshairs of the Center for Responsible Lending

Q: What data does CRL use for the research that is conducted?

They used anonymized consumer transaction data from a panel of users associated with Saver Life to investigate borrowing patterns.

Earned Wage Access in the Crosshairs of the Center for Responsible Lending

Q: Why has this been a focus of CRL's work?

CRL's work has always focused on curbing predatory lending and protecting consumers, particularly as technology evolves.

The Future of Shareholder Arbitration in Light of SEC's New Policy Statement

Q: If the state doesn't assent to the inclusion of arbitration agreements in corporate governance documents, how does that impact the FAA?

There can be no agreement to arbitrate due to state law restriction, therefore the FAA does not apply in such cases as there is no contractual consent for arbitration.

The Future of Shareholder Arbitration in Light of SEC's New Policy Statement

Q: Can a company whose shares are already registered with the SEC amend their existing corporate governing documents to add an arbitration provision?

Yes, although Delaware law may still bar such provisions under DGCL, other states may allow it without similar restrictions, and the SEC is no longer standing in the way.

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Recent guests on Consumer Finance Monitor include:

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5. Deborah Thorne
6. Lucia Constantine
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