The Repeal of the Controversial True Lender Rule
We have written about the “True Lender Rule” many, many, many times. The rule was the US Office of the […]
DOJ Probe of Fintech PPP Lenders Highlights the Need for Compliance Risk Management Enhancements
Recently, Reuters reported that Kabbage Inc. and other fintech firms have been targeted in an investigation led by the civil […]
White House Focuses FSOC Regulators on Climate Change Risks in Banking
Recently, the Biden Administration took another step toward incorporating environmental risk analysis into all financial institution oversight. The new executive […]
House Happenings: Update on Financial Services Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed seven bills related to banking and financial services. The one that is likely […]
The FDIC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Bank Entities & Private Individuals from Misleading Representations About Deposit Insurance
Last month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for information entitled “False […]
Why Going Private Can Be an Attractive Option for Struggling Companies
As the economy regains strength, some public companies are using privatization to add value and stay solvent Key takeaways: Going […]
The Rise of Fintech Highlights the Need for an Innovative Regulatory Framework
While sensible regulatory oversight of fintech is necessary, over-regulation can have a chilling effect on innovation and pose significant barriers […]
The Fast Rise and Possible Fall of the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)
Alarm about the surge in recent SPAC-funded deals has prompted increased scrutiny and new accounting guidance by the SEC Key […]
The Case for Outsourcing Internal Corporate Investigations to Outside Counsel
Credibility, independence, and expertise are among the reasons for retaining independent legal counsel to conduct internal investigations Key takeaways: The […]
Current Texas Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Laws
The Texas Legislature passed new cybersecurity laws in 2017 and 2019, while the 2021 legislative session appears unlikely to produce […]