Join Husch Blackwell as we discuss recent guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), important court decisions interpreting the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA), and what these recent developments mean for consumer lenders in Wisconsin.
Joining us will be special guest Matt Lynch, Chief Legal Counsel for the Wisconsin DFI, who will provide further insight into DFI's guidance and give an update on recent issues DFI has seen both generally and in the course of examinations, particularly in light of COVID-19.
Topics
- Update on recent court decisions interpreting the WCA
- DFI guidance on attorney fee provisions in consumer credit contracts
- DFI COVID-19 emergency guidance: WCA debt collection statute and character and fitness requirements for licensed lenders
Submit your questions. Our panel will review and combine submitted questions into similar topics to cover as much information as we can.
Presenters
Lauren Capitini, Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Marci Kawski, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Lisa Lawless, Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Matt Lynch, Chief Legal Counsel, Wisconsin DFI
Who Should Attend
In-house counsel, compliance counsel, compliance officers, risk officers, and lenders.
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