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The life sciences industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting economic conditions, and global market dynamics.

Phil Yannella, Ballard Spahr litigation partner and Practice Leader of Ballard's Privacy & Data Security Group, recently authored a treatise on data breach and privacy litigation.

As previously reported, the bill signed into law by President Biden on June 17, 2021 to create the Juneteenth National Independence Day actually results in an important change under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z.

Online bill payment company Doxo faces a $2.1 million settlement with the FTC over allegations that it used deceptive search advertising to impersonate billers and misled consumers about hidden fees. The complaint details how Doxo disguised itself as the official payment platform for various companies while adding undisclosed junk fees and enrolling consumers in subscription programs without proper consent.

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a proposed order in Nevada federal court that would permanently ban Dennise Merdjanian from the debt relief and telemarketing industries following allegations of operating an illegal student loan debt forgiveness scheme. The order seeks to resolve charges that Merdjanian and co-operators allegedly defrauded consumers of more than $45.9 million by falsely claiming affiliation with the U.S. Department of Education and promising loan forgiveness that never materialized.

Explore the latest developments in consumer finance law through expert analysis and discussion. This podcast episode examines regulatory changes, compliance challenges, and emerging trends affecting financial institutions and consumers alike. Stay informed about the legal landscape shaping consumer financial services.

You already know that discovery is usually limited in appeals of the denial of ERISA-governed benefits. This is especially true when there is de novo review.

Originally introduced in the Senate in March 2025, Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ) introduced the Faster Labor Contracts Act ("FLCA")...

On May 27, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights Act (POWER Act). The ordinance, found here, aims to enhance protections...

Today's episode features Part 2 of our October 30, 2025 webinar, "AI in Financial Services: Understanding the White House Action Plan – and What It Leaves Out."

For our financial services clients interested in monitoring important federal and state legal developments, Ballard Spahr has launched a comprehensive, national tracking service designed to serve...

As we reported previously, a petition for rehearing en banc was filed by the plaintiff bank trade associations in National Association of Industrial Bankers v. Weiser.

The interim final rule provides that it does not apply to "transactions for acquisition, development, and construction of real estate."

Banks and credit unions may now rely on third parties to provide a consumer's Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number, according to an order issued by the FDIC, OCC and the NCUA...

The IRS recently released helpful guidance in Revenue Procedure 2020-44 to assist the market's transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates.

In the latest episode of our podcast, we explore the significant shifts in the regulatory landscape under the second Trump administration and how these recent deregulatory actions have opened new pathways...

The New York Department of Financial Services has published proposed rules governing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing plans operating in the state.

Step into the intersection of consumer finance law and the solar energy industry with host Alan Kaplinsky, senior counsel at Ballard Spahr, and special guest Steven Burt...