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Overview
Why You Should Attend
A bewildering array of federal and state laws and regulations governs the consumer financial services industry, together with the constant activities of federal and state agencies. This 1.5-day program will focus on the fundamentals of the practice area, and therefore includes basic content within each panel’s assigned topics. It is suitable for lawyers with a range of experience, including those new to the practice, and those seeking a refresher.
Our stellar faculty, composed of highly experienced consumer finance attorneys representing government agencies, consumers and industry, will provide an overview of the legal and regulatory landscape in the consumer finance industry, and enable attendees at all levels to understand where to find the appropriate legal resources to address questions as soon as they arise in their practices regarding different consumer financial products and services.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the different laws that govern the consumer finance industry, what those laws cover, and which regulatory agencies are responsible for interpreting and enforcing them. They will also explore with our experts the fundamentals of private class action litigation and arbitration in the context of the consumer financial services industry as a whole.
What You Will Learn
After completing this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify the major federal and state laws that govern consumer financial services
- Understand the authority of the federal and state regulatory agencies that oversee the industry
- Recognize the current trends that affect industry-wide issues like servicing, credit reporting, privacy and fair lending
- Navigate the procedural mechanics of private litigation in the consumer finance industry, both in court and in arbitration
Who Should Attend
Attorneys and allied professionals new to the consumer financial services arena as well as those with more experience, will benefit from this thorough overview of the legal landscape covering the industry.
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisites: An interest in understanding the laws, regulations and litigation taking place in today’s consumer financial services industry.
Advanced Preparation: None.