In this crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Regulatory Oversight, Chris Willis is joined by Joseph DeFazio, Bill Foley, and Michael Yaghi to discuss the implications of New York’s FAIR Act, a significant amendment to the state’s UDAAP statute. The FAIR Act aims to broaden consumer protection by lowering the threshold for legal... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
On September 5, Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul announced the resolution of ongoing litigation against Clearview Electric Inc., an alternative retail electric supplier accused of engaging in fraudulent, unfair, and deceptive business practices. Clearview Energy allegedly misled Illinois consumers into paying significantly higher rates for electricity compared to those who remained with their default... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
In May, we wrote about the Trump administration's first major enforcement action involving the importation of unauthorized e-cigarettes, in which the U.S.| Regulatory Oversight
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell has issued guidelines to help businesses comply with the recently enacted consumer protection| Regulatory Oversight