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On 1 August 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered its much anticipated judgment on the appeal from the Court of Appeal’s decision in the UK motor finance commission litigation — being the joined cases of Johnson v. FirstRand...more
The types of consumer credit arrangements at issue in all of the relevant motor finance cases are “three-cornered” transactions. Motor dealers would offer a car for sale, which a member of the public would then see and wish...more
The judgment brings clarity regarding the fiduciary duty and unfair relationships. The consumer finance sector now awaits the FCA’s plans for a new redress scheme covering commission arrangements....more
In a landmark decision in Johnson v FirstRand ([2025] UKSC 33), part of the broader Hopcraft appeals, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that car dealers who arrange finance do not owe fiduciary duties to their customers. This...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently delivered its Consumer Response Annual Report for 2024, as required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The report includes analyses of...more
In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the June 2025 webinar....more
Attorney General James sued a national bank and its holding company for the bank's alleged practices relating to its offering of online savings accounts. Specifically, the AG claims that the bank offered a "high interest"...more
New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James’ office has reached a cumulative total of $3.2 million in settlements with eight Nissan dealerships that the office accuses of overcharging New Yorkers for purchasing leased...more
On March 31, 2025, the Western District of New York dismissed a pro se plaintiff’s Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) claim as being time-barred. In Marion v. Transitowne Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Williamsville, the Plaintiff...more
On December 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group and its parent company, AutoCanada, to resolve claims brought by the FTC and the State of Illinois....more
U.S. auto dealers have until Jan. 9, 2025 to submit a claim in the recent $129.5 million class action lawsuit settled by CDK Global, LLC (CDK) and The Reynolds and Reynolds Company (Reynolds). The deadline to object to the...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New Mexico Snaps at Snapchat for Allegedly Failing to...more
On July 2, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced that it initiated action against online used car dealer Vroom for allegedly misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for sale and...more
On May 6, 2024, Florida enacted SB 902, clearing the way for dealers to sell excess wear and use waivers on leases and vehicle value protection agreements. The bill, which will take effect on October 1, 2024, makes Florida...more
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, creditors across the country continue to strive to balance business continuity challenges and servicing immediate consumer financial needs with public safety. Many creditors have begun...more
I just finished up a very active conference season. I’ve been on the “conference circuit” as some would say, since early January. Being on the conference circuit has enabled me to re-connect with friends, colleagues, clients...more
Beginning next month, used car dealers in West Virginia may sell vehicles directly to consumers without a single warranty that the vehicles are operational or safe to drive. The so-called “As Is” bill – approved last March by...more