DeSantis May Strip Lawsuit Protection from Businesses Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations -
"Thus far, the administration has identified around 120 businesses, big and small, and local governments that it may seek penalties...more
Welcome to the twelfth issue of the 2021 edition of Unprecedented. Since the COVID-19 vaccines were approved, most employment lawyers agree employers can require employees to become vaccinated (although they are more divided...more
Welcome to our fourth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights. We hope you are enjoying our monthly publication.
New OCC Chief Signals Greater Caution on Crypto
"'We created...more
House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill -
"The House passed the same bill in 2019 by a similar margin, but it stalled in what was then the GOP-controlled Senate."
Why this is important: The Safe Banking Act, if passed, will...more
5/10/2021
/ Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
CARES Act ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
OCC ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payday Loans ,
SBA ,
True Lender
Welcome to this ninth issue of the 2021 edition of Unprecedented. A New York Times article from this morning reports that experts now believe that reaching herd immunity in the United States is unlikely. This is due in part...more
The Fed Plans to Unveil Digital Dollar Prototypes in July -
"The Boston Fed and MIT hope to unveil some of their work in the third quarter, including at least two prototype software platforms that could move, store and...more
Welcome to our inaugural issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights. This monthly publication will look at the top news stories in the industry, while also explaining WHY those news...more
Welcome to the third issue of the 2021 volume of Unprecedented. Those who watched the Super Bowl last night would have seen several signs of the times: recognition of the 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers in attendance,...more
Much of the bankruptcy chatter arising from the pandemic world in which we find ourselves is now focusing on the cascade of new bankruptcy cases that are predicted to arrive soon. We have already seen the effects of closed...more
6/1/2020
/ Attorney's Fees ,
Automatic Stay ,
Bankruptcy Code ,
Bankruptcy Court ,
Chapter 11 ,
Chapter 13 ,
Chapter 7 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Creditors ,
Debtors ,
Deed of Trust ,
Dischargeable Debts ,
Liens ,
Personal Liability ,
Proof of Claims ,
Reaffirmation
Welcome to our first edition of Bankruptcy Chatter - our e-newsletter devoted to bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Our goal is to bring you the most up-to-date information, especially given this uncertain time during the...more
As we all know by now, much of our day-to-day lives have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are being told by everyone everywhere - the CDC, the President, governors, mayors, public health officials - we need to...more
3/27/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Financial Distress ,
Financial Institutions ,
Lenders ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA)
This past year has seen many changes in the community banking industry. Some of these issues we expected and some had more of an impact than maybe we would have thought. As we reflect and look forward to 2016, we asked...more
In This Issue:
- Looking Back, Looking Forward: A 2015 Retrospective and 2016 Predictions:
This past year has seen many changes in the community banking industry. Some of these issues we expected and some had more...more
The North Carolina Supreme Court recently handed down the final word in a dispute over whether guarantors get the benefit of the state’s anti-deficiency statute after the lender bids on and buys the real property at a...more
In This Issue:
- Another Perspective - James C. Cherry, Chief Executive Officer, Park Sterling Bank:
With more than three decades of experience in banking in North Carolina and Virginia, Park Sterling's CEO James C....more
10/21/2015
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CEOs ,
Community Banks ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Financial Institutions ,
Foreclosure ,
Guarantors ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Lenders ,
Mortgages