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California Court Finalizes Summary Judgment in Favor of OppFi, Rejects DFPI’s ‘True Lender’ Theory
4 Min Read Business Regulation & Regulated Industries
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California Court Finalizes Summary Judgment in Favor of OppFi, Rejects DFPI’s ‘True Lender’ Theory

By: Rachael Aspery, Scott Hyman, Robert W. Savoie, Rawad Khawam
On May 19, 2026, the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, granted summary judgment in favor of Opportunity Financial, LLC (“OppFi”) in its dispute with Clothilde Hewlett, in her official capacity as Commissioner of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation for the state of California (“DFPI”) at the time of filing. Opportunity... Read more »

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Great Expectations/Manifest Destiny: The Doctrines of Reasonable Expectations and Manifest Disregard in RWI Policy Claims
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Great Expectations/Manifest Destiny: The Doctrines of Reasonable Expectations and Manifest Disregard in RWI Policy Claims

By: John T. Capetta
When pursuing a representations and warranties insurance (“RWI”) claim, an insured will sometimes be confronted with a contradictory policy provision or rule of law, or both. In such a situation, consideration of two doctrines may be of help: reasonable expectations of the insured, with respect to insurance law, and manifest disregard of the law, with... Read more »

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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Discounting in Valuation Litigation: Single vs. Multiple Discount Rates

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Internet Law & Cybersecurity

AI Prompts and Responses: Records or Not, Here We Come

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Who, Me? Your Path to Serving as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk
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Who, Me? Your Path to Serving as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk

By: Hon. Elizabeth S. Stong
Some people just seem to know instinctively where the career pathways can be found in the legal profession, and how to travel them successfully. But I did not, and it’s possible that you may not either. If that sounds familiar, and if you have ever wondered about whether a clerkship for a federal judge might... Read more »

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The Digital Services Act and Transatlantic Intellectual Property Enforcement: What U.S. Companies Need to Know

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The ‘Officious Bystander’ and the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

Changes to NMLS Individual Disclosure Questions Take Effect

How to Effectively Oppose a Petition for Certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court: A Practitioner’s Guide

Transaction Review Laws Expand Regulation of Healthcare M&A

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California Court Finalizes Summary Judgment in Favor of OppFi, Rejects DFPI’s ‘True Lender’ Theory

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Internet Law & Cybersecurity

Business of Law

Legal Ethics and Practical Considerations for Business Lawyers Using AI in Modern Legal Practice

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Internet Law & Cybersecurity

International Business Law

Watch the North: Canada’s Proposed Legislative Overhaul Has Cross-Border Implications

Business of Law

Internet Law & Cybersecurity

Legal Opinions & Ethics

AI in the Trenches: Of Humans, by Humans, for Humans

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

Business of Law

Process Is Your Friend: A Practical Toolkit for Strong Board Governance

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Internet Law & Cybersecurity

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Why AI Hiring Discrimination Claims Are More Dangerous to Employers Than They Look

Business of Law

Case Execution Hurdles: Why the Operational Side of Modern Litigation Matters

Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Great Expectations/Manifest Destiny: The Doctrines of Reasonable Expectations and Manifest Disregard in RWI Policy Claims

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Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

Discounting in Valuation Litigation: Single vs. Multiple Discount Rates

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AI Prompts and Responses: Records or Not, Here We Come

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From Money Transmitters to PPSIs: Treasury’s Proposed Stablecoin Compliance Framework

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Corporate Clients Have Never Had a Real Legal Partner

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The ‘Officious Bystander’ and the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

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Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Changes to NMLS Individual Disclosure Questions Take Effect

International Business Law

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Internet Law & Cybersecurity

The Digital Services Act and Transatlantic Intellectual Property Enforcement: What U.S. Companies Need to Know

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

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Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

How to Effectively Oppose a Petition for Certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court: A Practitioner’s Guide

Internet Law & Cybersecurity

7th Circuit Holds BIPA Damages Remedy Applies Retroactively

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Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

The Value of Co-Mediation in Business and Human Rights Disputes

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Transaction Review Laws Expand Regulation of Healthcare M&A
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