In this episode, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso from Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group are joined by Chris Carlson, a partner in the Regulatory Investigations Strategy and Enforcement Practice Group. They delve into recent enforcement actions impacting the auto finance sector, including a landmark $20 million settlement involving the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois attorney general against Leader Automotive Group. The discussion covers deceptive advertising, unauthorized add-on charges, fake online reviews, and the sale of gray market vehicles. Additionally, they explore a stipulated judgment the Connecticut attorney general reached with a national auto retailer. Tune in to understand the implications of these actions and what auto finance companies should take away from these regulatory developments.
Transcript: Auto Finance Under the Microscope: Unpacking Landmark FTC and AG Settlements (PDF)