In this episode, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso, attorneys in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services practice, are joined by Partner Ethan Ostroff to discuss the recent Supreme Court of California decision in Rodriguez vs. FCA US. They explore recent cases from the court that impact auto finance, this case’s background, the court’s reasoning, and the
November 2024
Lemon Law Shakeup: Rodriguez vs. FCA US Has Unexpected Result
In this episode, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso, attorneys in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services practice, are joined by Partner Ethan Ostroff to discuss the recent Supreme Court of California decision in Rodriguez vs. FCA US. They explore recent cases from the court that impact auto finance, this case’s background, the court’s reasoning, and the…
Trump’s FDIC Has Work Cut Out For it in Repairing Culture
Troutman Pepper partner, Alexandra Steinberg Barrage, was quoted in the November 19, 2024 American Banker article, “Trump’s FDIC has work cut out for it in repairing culture.”…
Navigating New York City’s New Debt Collection Rules
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…
Trump’s FDIC Has Work Cut Out For it in Repairing Culture
Troutman Pepper partner, Alexandra Steinberg Barrage, was quoted in the November 19, 2024 American Banker article, “Trump’s FDIC has work cut out for it in repairing culture.”…
FDIC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Recordkeeping for Third-Party Deposits
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…
How to NOT Be Considered a CRA
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…
Navigating the NYDFS’ Cybersecurity Guidance on AI
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…
Navigating the NYDFS’ Cybersecurity Guidance on AI
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…
I Just Learned My Customer Filed for Bankruptcy – Can I Stop the Shipment of Goods?
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…