Recent Changes to Bankruptcy Code Helps Lenders and Creditors with Preference Claims
Congress enacted the Small Business Reorganization Act last year, which became effective in February 2020. The SBRA amended the Bankruptcy […]
OCC’s New “True Lender” Rule Already Having Positive Effects: Colorado Settles Long-Running “True Lender” Case
The Office of the Comptroller of Currency recently issued a proposed Final Rule concerning when a national bank is the […]
Prompt Self-Reporting & Full Cooperation in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Case Persuade SEC and DOJ to Exercise Leniency
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice recently resolved an egregious Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case involving […]
FinCEN’s Procedure Ensures Financial Institutions’ Compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act
Domestic financial institutions and agencies of foreign banks operating in the U.S. must comply with the requirements of the Bank […]
Paycheck Protection Program Litigation Update: No MDL Consolidation of Cases
In March, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—the CARES Act—to help small businesses suffering economic damage […]
Three States Sue to Overturn OCC’s New “Valid When Made” Rule
Debate over the rule issued in June by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency—that the valid interest rate […]
New Regulation Alert: OCC Proposed New “True Lender” Rule May Reduce Claims Against Banks and Facilitate Partnered Lending
Loans made by national banks partnered with non-bank entities, like fintech companies, have led to increased litigation. A key question […]
OCC Issues New Final Rule On Community Reinvestment Act
The US Office of the Comptroller of Currency (“OCC”) has finalized new regulations related to the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”). […]
The Billion Dollar Fight About “Agent” Origination Fees for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
By Kenneth C. Johnston The Problem The Coronavirus pandemic has generated all sorts of litigation. A recent trend involves lawsuits […]
PPP Loan Forgiveness and Tax Credits Webinar
FREE WEBINAR – CARES Act PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS AND TAX CREDITS Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness and New Tax Credits […]