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State Law Roundup: Arbitration Changes and Junk Fee Rules in California and Massachusetts

State Law Roundup: Arbitration Changes and Junk Fee Rules in California and Massachusetts

Update: 2025-11-11
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In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso break down recent state-law developments affecting auto dealers and finance companies in California and Massachusetts. The discussion covers California's recent arbitration laws, including restrictions on venue, choice of law, and the scope of arbitration agreements, as well as open questions about federal preemption. Brooke and Chris also review Massachusetts' newly enacted junk fee regulations, highlighting requirements for price and fee transparency, trial offer disclosures, and cancellation mechanisms. They explain how these changes impact compliance, dealer oversight, and litigation risk — especially for businesses operating across multiple states. Tune in for a practical look at how evolving state laws are shaping the auto finance landscape.


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State Law Roundup: Arbitration Changes and Junk Fee Rules in California and Massachusetts

State Law Roundup: Arbitration Changes and Junk Fee Rules in California and Massachusetts

Brooke Conkle, Chris Capurso