Fights over tribal payday lenders show challenges of financial reform

By Michael Hudson and David Heath

High-interest payday lenders are teaming up with Native Americans to shield their online businesses from lawsuits and consumer-lending regul

Excerpts from this story referencing "online payday lending":

"… nders have used to skirt existing laws and oversight. Others have operated online payday lending sites from offshore headquarters. And still others have claimed that borro …"

"… ble-belt town of Miami, Okla.Locals appear unaware of the Miami Nation’s online payday lending business, or its legal battles with states such as Colorado, California an …"

Payday lending bankrolls auto racer's fortune

By David Heath

Race car driver Scott Tucker hides business behind Indian tribes

Excerpts from this story referencing "Atlanta":

"… ng to get involved in payday lending. Frank Cotton, an industry analyst in Atlanta, estimates at least 30 payday lenders and possibly double that number are …"

"… l story. The correct sentence reads, "Frank Cotton, an industry analyst in Atlanta, estimates at least 30 payday lenders and possibly double that number are …"

Courts debate validity of Indian-owned payday lenders

By David Heath

Sale of payday-loan business to Indian tribe made to avoid state oversight, attorneys general say

Excerpts from this story referencing "online payday lending":

"… ording to evidence presented at the court hearing.Tribal affiliations with online payday lending have grown rapidly in recent years.By one estimate, at least 30 online pay …"

"… he couldn’t comment on any pending investigation. However, she said that online payday lending investigations are a high priority at the FTC. Earlier this year, the agen …"