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Consumer Finance Monitor

Ballard Spahr LLP
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Services
CFPB
Consumer Protection
Dodd-Frank Act
Federal Trade Commission
Regulatory Compliance
Trump Administration
Buy Now, Pay Later
Fintech
Consumer Finance
Artificial Intelligence
Genius Act
Federal Reserve
Stablecoins
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Financial Services
Arbitration
Cantero V. Bank Of America
Fair Lending

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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On May 12, 2026, we produced a 90-minute webinar in which we explored one of the most important and rapidly developing issues in consumer financial services law: coerced debt and the emerging legislative efforts designed to address it. The webinar ha... more

On May 12, 2026, we produced a 90-minute webinar in which we explored one of the most important and rapidly developing issues in consumer financial services law: coerced debt and the emerging legislative efforts designed to address it. The webinar ha... more

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In this episode, Adam Maarec sits down with fintech thought leader Simon Taylor for a lively fireside chat focused on the rapidly evolving world of fintech, payments, and banking innovation. Adam, an experienced legal and regulatory advisor in financ... more

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On a recent episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, Alan Kaplinsky, host of the podcast, had the opportunity to interview Amelia O'Rourke-Owens, a legal scholar and former CFPB policy fellow, about her article, "Tearing Holes in Consumer Pro... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Taylor
Founder of FinTech BrainFood and FinTech NerdCon
FinTech BrainFood; FinTech NerdCon
Episode: Fireside Chat with Simon Taylor and Adam Maarec
Amelia O'Rourke-Owens
Legal scholar focusing on consumer protection, financial regulation, and democracy
Resilience Solutions (founder and CEO)
Episode: Consumer Protection, Democracy, and the CFPB: A Thought-Provoking Debate with Amelia O'Rourke-Owens
Mark Geistfeld
The reporter for the ALI Civil Liability for AI project, NYU Law School professor
New York University School of Law
Episode: AI Liability Comes Into Focus: A Conversation with Mark Geistfeld on the ALI's Civil Liability Principles Project
Charlie Bullock
Senior Research Fellow on LAW AI's US Law and Policy Team
LAW AI
Episode: The White House AI Framework: Ambition, Preemption, and Uncertainty Ahead
Greg Szewczyk
Partner, Head of Privacy and Data Security Practice Group
Ballard Spahr
Episode: The White House AI Framework: Ambition, Preemption, and Uncertainty Ahead
Sam Levine
Commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Episode: NYC DCWP at the Forefront of Consumer Protection: A Conversation with Commissioner Sam Levine
Arthur Wilmarth Jr.
Professor Emeritus, George Washington University Law School, banking law scholar
George Washington University Law School
Episode: "True Lender" Doctrine Back in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways on OppFi v. Hewlett Tentative California Superior Opinion
Ron Vaske
Senior Counsel, Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group
Ballard Spahr
Episode: "True Lender" Doctrine Back in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways on OppFi v. Hewlett Tentative California Superior Opinion
Pilar French
Partner in Consumer Financial Services Group, Portland, Oregon
Ballard Spahr
Episode: DIDMCA Opt-Outs Resurface: Oregon Legislation and the Colorado Case Could Alter the Landscape for Interstate Lending by State Banks

Hosts

Alan Kaplinsky
Host of the show and senior counsel at Ballard Spahr, a leading figure in consumer financial services law.
Chris Eastman
Founder of Franklin Ross Strategies, advisor on debt sales and regulatory strategy.
Joseph Schuster
Partner in Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group; debt sales and regulatory expert.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Timely and helpful!

    Appreciate these insights as we navigate the many changes happening on the daily.

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    5
    Bookmarm
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worth Your Time

    Great info for those in the finance industry. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OMG all names used
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcasts

    Love the podcasts but don’t like the fact they are sped up. It’s harder to follow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Compliance Listener
    United States3 years ago
  • Good podcast

    Enjoyed the podcast on crypto. Let’s hear one on Mary Jane!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kotaesu
    United States3 years ago
  • Easy to Understand

    Thanks for discussing legal issue in easily understood language!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    butterflysongs
    United States4 years ago

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Good stuff - Nerd out on consumer finance legal issues
Worth Your Time - Great info for those in the finance industry. Thanks
Podcasts - Love the podcasts but don't like they are sped up. It's harder to follow.
Very helpful - This was very helpful information and explained in a way that was easy to understand. Thank you!
Easy to Understand - Thanks for discussing legal issue in easily understood language!
Timely and helpful! - Appreciate these insights as we navigate the many changes happening on the daily.
Good podcast - Enjoyed the podcast on crypto. Let's hear one on Mary Jane!

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Consumer Protection, Democracy, and the CFPB: A Thought-Provoking Debate with Amelia O'Rourke-Owens
Q: Can you walk us through the framework you use to evaluate the impact of different areas of law?
Amelia outlines a qualitative framework with three prongs—number of individuals protected, entities governed, and avenues for enforcement—to assess impact and allow both retrospective and prospective analysis, noting that combining these factors helps explain why consumer financial protection can be particularly influential.
AI Liability Comes Into Focus: A Conversation with Mark Geistfeld on the ALI's Civil Liability Principles Project
Q: How long might it take for the Principles Project to reach final adoption?
Given the rapid pace of AI development, they aim for timely progress, with the process potentially taking a decade to complete a bound volume, but early drafts will influence discussions much sooner.
AI Liability Comes Into Focus: A Conversation with Mark Geistfeld on the ALI's Civil Liability Principles Project
Q: Where do you stand on whether AI systems are products or services for liability purposes?
The framework is developing a nuanced approach to the product vs. service question, considering tangibility, information, and how output is used, with a focus on how liability should apply across the AI stack.
AI Liability Comes Into Focus: A Conversation with Mark Geistfeld on the ALI's Civil Liability Principles Project
Q: How is the Principles Project different from a restatement?
It is forward‑looking and not bound by existing case law; it uses a restatement‑like structure to articulate principles that apply to AI, adapted to new technology rather than merely restating what the law already says.
AI Liability Comes Into Focus: A Conversation with Mark Geistfeld on the ALI's Civil Liability Principles Project
Q: What prompted ALI to undertake a project on Civil Liability for AI?
The decision followed early concerns from groups like Carnegie and others about safety and the need for a framework, leading to a Palo Alto conference and a realization that tort liability applies now, not later, pushing ALI to develop forward‑looking principles.

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This program covers consumer finance law, regulation, enforcement, compliance, and the economics of lending and debt transactions. Across episodes, expect deep dives into regulatory changes, fair lending, AI liability, debt sales, BNPL oversight, and scam prevention, all with a practical, practitioner-oriented bent. Notable strengths include access to top Ballard Spahr professionals and allied policy experts, plus actionable implications for lenders, fintechs, and servicers. The format tends to blend legal analysis with real-world risk management, making it useful for in-house teams, compliance, and business leaders who need to stay ahead of evolving rules and enforcement priorities.

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Recent guests on Consumer Finance Monitor include:

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2. Amelia O'Rourke-Owens
3. Mark Geistfeld
4. Charlie Bullock
5. Greg Szewczyk
6. Sam Levine
7. Arthur Wilmarth Jr.
8. Ron Vaske

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