November 2024

Join Chris Willis and his colleague Stefanie Jackman as they delve into the recent amendments to New York City’s debt collection rules. In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, they discuss the significant changes, including communication restrictions, validation requirements, and the expanded coverage to include creditors. Learn about the implications for both creditors and…

In a previous post, we discussed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at enhancing recordkeeping for bank deposits received from fintech and other third-party, non-bank companies. The proposed rule initially set a public comment period ending on December 2, 2024. Yesterday, the FDIC announced a 45-day extension to this…

In this episode of FCRA Focus, hosts Kim Phan and Dave Gettings welcome Mark Furletti, co-leader of Troutman Pepper’s Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice. Mark shares his extensive knowledge on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and provides practical advice on how companies, especially fintechs, can operate without becoming a consumer reporting agency (CRA) under…

In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by Partner Kim Phan to discuss the latest cybersecurity guidance from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) concerning artificial intelligence (AI). Released on October 16, this guidance addresses the growing cybersecurity threats posed by AI and provides insights on how financial…

In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by Partner Kim Phan to discuss the latest cybersecurity guidance from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) concerning artificial intelligence (AI). Released on October 16, this guidance addresses the growing cybersecurity threats posed by AI and provides insights on how financial…

When a customer files for bankruptcy, sellers may wonder if they can stop the shipment of goods. While the Bankruptcy Code does not explicitly permit this, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provides guidelines under Sections 2-702, 2-703, and 2-705. Sellers can stop shipment if the buyer is insolvent or has failed to pay for the…