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New York Gov. Hochul signs legislation that includes BNPL Licensing Requirements and other Consumer Protection Provisions

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that, among other things, imposes new licensing requirements on Buy Now, Pay Later services....more

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Canadian Government (Finally) Provides Certainty on Criminal Interest Rates

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As we have reported in prior blogs, the Government of Canada is moving forward with plans to lower the criminal interest rate to an annual percentage rate (APR) of 35 percent (the current criminal interest rate, being an...more

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Colorado Passes Law to Curb Interest Rates on Consumer Loans

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Colorado has passed a law that amends the Colorado Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC) to extend state interest rate limits on certain consumer loans made by out-of-state state-chartered banks, which caps rates at a maximum...more

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New Mexico Governor Signs Bill to Impose 36% Rate Cap and Tough Anti-Evasion Provisions

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Beginning next year, New Mexico will join a handful of other states (including, among others, California, Illinois, and Colorado) setting stringent interest rate caps on consumer loans. House Bill 132, which Gov. Michelle...more

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New York State LIBOR Transition Bill Signed into Law

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On April 6, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Senate Bill S297B/Assembly Bill 164B (the “New York Legislation”), which paves the way for a smoother transition from US Dollar LIBOR and, in particular,...more

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Illinois Imposes Strict 36% Usury Cap for a Range of Consumer Finance Products and Providers

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On March 23, 2021, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1792, enacting the Predatory Loan Prevention Act (PLPA) and capping interest at an “all-in” 36% APR (similar to the Military Lending Act’s MAPR) for...more

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California Further Expands Protections to Servicemembers, Restricts Credit Reporting About Active Duty Status, Requires Written...

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On September 19, 2018, California enacted AB-3212. The Bill amends the California Military and Veterans Code to expand the protections offered to qualifying servicemembers under state law and to impose new criminal penalties...more

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