Why traditional principles of property, contracts, secured transactions, custody, and bankruptcy are essential to the future of digital finance
As digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenized financial products continue to reshape financial markets, much of the legal and policy debate has
The Eighth Circuit’s October 26, 2026 unanimous decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System delivers a significant victory for merchants challenging the Federal Reserve’s regulation of debit card interchange fees. The court affirmed
The ten states challenging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) new interest-on-escrow rules are urging a federal district court to reject the agency’s attempt to delay judicial review of those rules while the U.S. Supreme Court considers
Greenway Automotive has agreed to settle FTC allegations that the company charged consumers thousands of dollars more than it advertised.
The company has agreed that its advertisements will prominently include the actual price a consumer must pay for a vehicle,
The CFPB will not force regional workers to move to Washington, D.C., The American Banker reported.
The Bureau had threatened to fire workers who refused to move to D.C.
The CFPB has “no plans in the short term” to reissue
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New York County District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., recently announced the formation of the office’s first Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force to target corporate fraud and misconduct, with a focus on antitrust violations, consumer fraud, and health
Executive Summary
On October 20, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) proposed rules regulating automated customer service systems, including AI-powered chatbots, traditional automated telephone systems, and rules-based chatbots. The proposal would require businesses to
Recently President Trump issued another Executive Order addressing housing costs, along with a related fact sheet.
The Executive Order, entitled Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People, addresses:
Oregon and nine other states argue that the OCC unlawfully preempted state interest-on-escrow laws, that Oregon is a proper venue, and that their challenge to the agency’s authority should proceed. The court expects to rule on the OCC’s motions by
The consumer reporting system is undergoing rapid change, raising important questions for financial institutions, consumer reporting agencies, data furnishers, and consumers. In this week’s episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast, our host Alan Kaplinsky (founder, former practice group leader
