FAIR Act

Today’s podcast episode: A Sea Change in New York Consumer Protection Law: Inside the FAIR Act

By Ballard CFS Group on February 12, 2026

Posted in CFPB, CFPB Enforcement, CFPB Rulemaking, Podcasts

In the episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast we are releasing today, we examine what may be the most consequential development in New York consumer protection law in nearly half a century: the enactment of the New York State Fair Business Practices Act (the FAIR Act).

Signed into law in December 2025 and taking effect on February 17, 2026, the FAIR Act represents the first comprehensive overhaul of New York General Business Law § 349 in almost 50 years.… Continue Reading

Coming Thursday February 12: A First Look at New York’s FAIR Business Practices Act — Straight from the AG’s Office

By Ballard CFS Group on February 3, 2026

Posted in State Attorneys General, State Regulation

We’re pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, dropping Thursday, February 12 — just days before New York’s landmark FAIR Business Practices Act takes effect on February 17.

In this timely episode, we take a deep dive into what is widely viewed as the most significant overhaul of New York’s consumer protection statute in nearly fifty years.… Continue Reading