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Allen Matkins

A Critical Prepositional Phrase Is Missing From This California Statute

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It is a peculiar hubris of California's legislators that they often presume to extend the application of the state's laws beyond its legal borders.  Corporations Code Section 2115, for example, presumes to apply multiple...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DFPI proposes amendments to regulations under the California Debt Collection Licensing Act

On June 17, the California DFPI proposed to amend the California Code of Regulations relating to requirements under the Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA) and will be accepting comments through July 3. The proposed...more

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California Bill Would Require Licensing Of Commercial Financing Providers

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Last week, Senator Steven M. Glazer introduced a bill, SB 1482,  that would require licensing of "commercial financing providers" and "commercial financing brokers" with the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation...more

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DFPI clarifies licensing provisions for several state laws

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) recently filed a notice of proposed rulemaking with the Office of Administrative Law, seeking to add several sections to Title 10, Chapter 3 of the...more

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Bill to extend the California Debt Collection Licensing Act’s grace period provisions sent to Governor for review

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On August 31, 2022, the California Senate voted to approve House Assembly Bill 156, and sent the bill to Governor Newsom for consideration and potential signature.  If it becomes law, the bill would amend the existing...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DFPI Second Rulemaking Proposal on Debt Collection Licensing

On July 15, the California DFPI released draft text for a proposed second rulemaking under the Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA) relating to the scope, annual report, and bond amount increase provisions of the DCLA....more

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California DFPI issues draft text for second rulemaking under Debt Collection Licensing Act

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As discussed in an earlier blog post, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”) issued an Invitation for Comments on the Proposed Second Rulemaking under the Debt Collection Licensing Act...more

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California Regulator Proposes Debt Collector Licensing Rules

Months after the California Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA) took effect and covered persons were required to submit applications to obtain licenses, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has...more

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California Updates Debt Collectors on Processing Delays

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On May 23, California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI or Department) sent an email notifying license applicants and prospective license applicants that the issuance of licenses under the Debt...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California Reinstates Licensing Exemption for Single Commercial Loan Made During 12-month Period

On April 28, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 577 which will, among other things, bring back the California Financing Laws (CFL) licensing exemption which permits a lender to make a single commercial loan within a 12-month...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DFPI Approves EWA Provider

On February 11, the California DFPI issued an opinion letter in response to an EWA provider’s request for a specific ruling from the DFPI about whether the company’s EWA solution is subject to licensure under the California...more

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Confusion Abounds Over Scope Of Debt Collection Licensing Act

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California's new Debt Collection Licensing Act, Cal. Fin. Code § 100000 et seq., took effect on January 1, 2022.  However, the legislature's inartful and inconsistent draftsmanship has resulted in a great deal of uncertainty...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Exemption From California Lender Licensing Law for Single Loan About to Expire

An exemption from the California lender licensing law for a person making a single commercial-purpose loan in a rolling 12-month period is about to “sunset” in California, impacting persons who have relied upon the exemption,...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

The Surprisingly Broad Reach of CA’s Debt Collection Licensing Act: Applications Due By December 31

Earlier this month, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) sent an email with the attention-grabbing subject line “Want to continue operating in California? You need to apply for a license...more

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Collection Agency Licensing is Coming to California

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On Sept. 25, California’s Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 908 enacting California’s Debt Collection Licensing Act or DCLA. Enforcement of the law begins Jan. 1, 2022, and regulations interpreting the law are...more

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