Consumer Finance Monitor

Podcast Release: Consumer Financial Services Litigation Series – Episode 1: Pro Se Plaintiffs

Artificial intelligence is increasingly changing single‑plaintiff consumer litigation, particularly by enabling pro se ...
Consumer Finance Monitor

California Enacts Sweeping New Regulation of Commercial Financing

California has once again expanded its regulation of financial services. On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed ...
Consumer Finance Monitor

Calling payment processors ‘crucial intermediaries between businesses and consumers,’ FTC cracks down on two companies

Saying that taking action against payment processors is an effective way to reach foreign and domestic businesses that scam ...
Consumer Finance Monitor

Citing growth of impersonation scams, FTC considers updating rule

Noting that impersonation scams have topped the list of consumer fraud complaints reported to the FTC in recent years, the ...