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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
Genius Act
Federal Reserve
Stablecoins
Artificial Intelligence
Financial Services
Cantero V. Bank Of America
Arbitration
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
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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Today, we released a new episode of the award-winning Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast examining one of the most significant recent federal developments in the fight against scams and fraud: Executive Order 14390.

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Charlie Bullock
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Greg Szewczyk
Partner, Head of Privacy and Data Security Practice Group
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Sam Levine
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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
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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
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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
Burt Rublin
Senior Counsel, nationally recognized appellate lawyer
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Episode: DIDMCA Opt-Outs Resurface: Oregon Legislation and the Colorado Case Could Alter the Landscape for Interstate Lending by State Banks
Max Dubin
Special Counsel to the Superintendent at the New York Department of Financial Services
New York Department of Financial Services
Episode: A Deep Dive on BNPL Regulation and Other "Hot" Topics with Max Dubin of the New York DFS
Steve Burt
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Episode: Residential Solar Finance Under Intensifying Scrutiny: Key Regulatory and Litigation Trends

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Alan Kaplinsky
Host of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast (legal/consumer finance focus)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 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

    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
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    butterflysongs
    United States4 years ago

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"True Lender" Doctrine Back in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways on OppFi v. Hewlett Tentative California Superior Opinion
Q: What practical implications could this have for banks and fintechs in joint ventures?
The guests suggest that while the ruling may not be precedential in a broad sense, it signals a cautious path for partnerships, with continued attention to who funds, who controls underwriting, and who owns the loans; they anticipate potential appeals and further legal developments.
"True Lender" Doctrine Back in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways on OppFi v. Hewlett Tentative California Superior Opinion
Q: How does this compare to the Elevate case and the DC District Court decision?
Ron notes that Elevate involved a similar setup and that the DC decision applied a more traditional predominant financial interest approach; he emphasizes that the California decision hinges on different statutory context and that enforcement and policy implications may differ across jurisdictions.
"True Lender" Doctrine Back in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways on OppFi v. Hewlett Tentative California Superior Opinion
Q: What more can you tell us about the tentative decision, and why is it seen as potentially wrongly decided by some experts?
Art explains that while the decision analyzes the structure and identifies the role FinWise played, it does not fully engage with the predominant economic interests theory and raises questions about whether the court properly treated the bank as the true lender given OppFi's dominance in setting terms and control.
DIDMCA Opt-Outs Resurface: Oregon Legislation and the Colorado Case Could Alter the Landscape for Interstate Lending by State Banks
Q: Could you explain to our audience what Oregon House Bill 4116 does and why it has generated so much attention within the financial services industry?
Pilar explains that HB 4116 opts out of Didmca under Section 525, allowing Oregon to reimpose its own rate caps on loans made within Oregon by FDIC-insured state-chartered banks, while also noting the broader debate over how far opt-out language can reach across state lines.
Residential Solar Finance Under Intensifying Scrutiny: Key Regulatory and Litigation Trends
Q: Melanie, what has your experience been with the litigation side and how are cases evolving?
Melanie discusses Minnesota AG actions, MDL in Minnesota, seller points vs finance charges under TILA, and the expansion of private litigation in multiple states with focus on dealer fees and misrepresentations about tax credits and savings.

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The show consistently explores consumer financial services from a legal and policy lens, with deep dives into regulation, enforcement, and market developments. Episodes frequently feature policy researchers, law professors, and industry practitioners discussing topics like credit card pricing and consumer protections, emerging payment and lending innovations, scams and fraud prevention, and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting banks and fintech. A notable strength is its ability to pair rigorous legal analysis with practical implications for institutions, regulators, and consumers, often offering actionable takeaways for risk mitigation and opportunity in a rapidly changing field.

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2. Greg Szewczyk
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6. Pilar French
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