Matt Benz

Matt Benz is an associate in the Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group in the firm's Chicago office. 

Areas of Practice

Matt concentrates his practice on both debtor and creditor representations in all aspects of corporate restructuring, bankruptcy and financial distress.

Experience

• Representing Takeoff Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries in their chapter 11 cases currently pending in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Takeoff Technologies is a leading provider of eGrocery technology solutions, based out of Massachusetts, with operations worldwide.

Articles

Consumer Finance and Fintech Blog Posts

• "CFPB Reaches Settlement in Redlining Suit Against Nonbank Mortgage Lender," November 8, 2024

• "California Regulator Cautions Businesses Against the Use of Dark Patterns," September 20, 2024

• "Amicus Brief Argues CFPB Overreached in Enforcement Action Against Auto Lender," August 30, 2024

• "Scrutiny of Cash Sweep Programs Intensifies as Brokers Face Wave of Class Action Suits," August 9, 2024

• "Maryland Banking Regulator Settles with Bank/Fintech Partnership For Unlicensed Lending, Credit Repair, and Debt Collection Activities," June 14, 2024

• "CFPB Final Rule Establishes Registry for Violators of Consumer Finance Laws," June 7, 2024

• "Latest CFPB Supervisory Highlights Keys in on Accuracy in Consumer Credit Reports," April 12, 2024

• "CFPB Issues Guidance on Deceptive Practices by Remittance Transfer Providers," March 29, 2024

• "Louisiana Becomes Latest State to Introduce Commercial Financing Disclosure Legislation," March 15, 2024

• "Auto Finance Company Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Targeting Military Families," March 1, 2024

• "FTC Announces Settlement of Junk Fee Enforcement Action," February 9, 2024

• "CFPB Continues Focus on Credit Reporting with Guidance on FCRA Compliance," January 26, 2024
• "CFPB Brings String of Enforcement Actions to Round Out 2023," January 26, 2024

• "Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction of CFPB’s Small Business Lending Rule," November 3, 2023

• "NY Federal Court Rules CFPB Vicarious Liability Suit Can Proceed," October 19, 2023

• "CFPB Initiates FCRA Rulemaking on Medical Debt and Data Brokers," October 5, 2023

• "FTC Judge Orders Tax Filing Software Company to Stop Advertising Products as 'Free'," September 21, 2023

• "FTC Settles FCRA Suit Against “People-Search” Companies," September 21, 2023

• "CFPB Sues Installment Lender for Alleged Loan Churning Operation," September 1, 2023
• "FTC Publishes INFORM Act Guidance for Third Party Sellers," August 25, 2023

• "CFPB Sues Auto-Loan Servicer for Allegedly Harming Consumers," August 18, 2023
• "CFPB Forecasts New Rule Cracking Down on Consumer Data Sales," August 18, 2023

• "Nevada EWA Legislation Creates Novel Regulatory Framework," August 4, 2023
• "Latest CFPB Supervisory Highlights Detail UDAAPs Across Range of Areas," August 4, 2023

• "CFPB Sues Lease-to-Own Finance Company for Allegedly Deceiving Consumers," July 20, 2023

• "Texas, Louisiana Enact Digital Asset Licensing Legislation," July 10, 2023

• "FTC Notifies Online Marketplaces of Obligations Under INFORM Act," June 23, 2023

• "CFPB Highlights Risks of Storing Funds in Digital Payment Apps," June 9, 2023

• "Colorado Approves DIDMCA Opt-Out, Raising Concerns for Consumer Credit Access," May 26, 2023

• "CFPB, FTC Continue Crack Down on Debt Relief Schemes," May 19, 2023

• "Lawsuit Challenges CFPB Reporting Rule for Small Business Lending," May 5, 2023

• "CFPB Statement of Interest Highlights Focus on Discriminatory Access to Credit," May 1, 2023
• "Federal Regulators Remain Focused on AI-based Discrimination," May 1, 2023

• "CFPB Director Elevates Priorities for Data Privacy & Repeat Offenders," April 14, 2023

• "CFPB Issues Guidance on “Abusive” Conduct in Financial Markets," April 10, 2023
• "NYDFS Examination of Crypto Payment Service Provider Ends in Settlement," April 10, 2023

• "CFPB, FTC Seek Public Comment on Tenant Background Checks," March 24, 2023

• "CFPB Report Details Financial Profiles of BNPL Borrowers," March 16, 2023

• "Recent CFPB Actions Focus on Protecting Military Families," March 3, 2023
• "Massachusetts AG Settles Enforcement Action Against Auto Lender," March 2, 2023

• "Latest CFPB Rule Proposal Takes Aim at Credit Card Late Fees," February 10, 2023

• "Fed Board Denies Crypto Firm’s Bid to Join Federal Reserve System," February 2, 2023

• "Colorado AG Secures Latest Settlement over Unearned GAP Fees," January 26, 2023

• "Iowa AG Usury Investigation into Bank Partnership Ends in Settlement," January 19, 2023

• "CFPB and New York AG File Suit Against “Predatory” Auto Lender," January 12, 2023

• "CFPB and State Regulators Hone in on Interest-Bearing Crypto Accounts," December 15, 2022

• "CFPB Targets Financial Services Company for Deceptive Advertising," December 8, 2022 

• "CFPB Issues Latest Crack Down on Junk Fees," November 11, 2022

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