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White House Announces Nominations for Treasury, Justice Tax Division

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On February 24, the White House released a number of intended nominations for key Administration posts. Among the anticipated nominations were (i) Amias Gerety as Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions, Department of...more

Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House

by Pierce Atwood LLP on

Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Public Hearings on Governor’s Tax Reform Proposal Complete - This week, the Appropriations...more

EPA Seeks Nominations For Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board

by Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on

On February 18, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Federal Register notice seeking nominations of candidates to be considered for a three-year appointment to the Hazardous Waste Electronic...more

Investment Management Update: The Latest News and Developments on Funds, Regulations and Investing Trends for January 2015

by Pepper Hamilton LLP on

In This Presentation: - Personnel Changes - Insider Trading - Pay to play prohibitions under fire - F Squared – Administrative proceeding (December 22, 2014) - Reliance Financial Advisors --...more

SEC Names New Chief Counsel in Trading and Markets

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On February 11, the SEC named Heather Seidel as Chief Counsel of the Division of Trading and Markets, effective immediately. Seidel will oversee the Office of Chief Counsel, which provides legal and policy advice to the...more

FINRA Announces Head of Newly Created Data Analytics Office

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On February 11, FINRA announced that, effective February 23, Erozan Kurtas will join the industry regulator as Head of the newly-established Office of Advanced Data Analytics and will also assume the role of Senior Vice...more

Rosa Viramontes to Lead EEOC’s Los Angeles Office

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on

LOS ANGELES - Jenny R. Yang, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), announced on Jan. 8 the selection of Rosa Viramontes, a long-term EEOC employee, as the new director of its Los Angeles District...more

OCC Appoints Comptroller of Troubled Banks

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On January 26, the OCC named Michael Brickman as the Deputy Comptroller for Special Supervision. In his role, Brickman will manage the supervision of the OCC’s most problematic midsize and community banks, and will oversee...more

Michael Brickman Named Deputy Comptroller for Special Supervision

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on

On January 26, 2015 Michael Brickman was named Deputy Comptroller for Special Supervision at the OCC. As Deputy Comptroller of Special Supervision, Mr. Brickman will oversee the supervision of the OCC’s most critical problem...more

CFPB seeking new members for advisory groups

by Ballard Spahr LLP on

The CFPB has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that it is seeking applications from persons interested in becoming members of its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, or Credit Union...more

Medicare chief Tavenner stepping down; oversaw rocky health care rollout

by Williams Mullen on

News Alert: Medicare Chief Tavenner stepping down!!!! WASHINGTON — Medicare chief Marilyn Tavenner — who oversaw the rocky rollout of the president’s health care law — says she’s stepping down at the end of February....more

CFPB Appoints Former Assistant U.S. Attorney As Head of Enforcement

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On January 6, the CFPB appointed former federal prosecutor Tony Alexis as the head of its enforcement division. Alexis has served as the acting Director for over a year while his predecessor, Kent Markus, has been on medical...more

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Names New Enforcement Chief

by McGuireWoods LLP on

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced last week that Tony Alexis, the acting director of enforcement, will become the CFPB’s next director of enforcement. Alexis succeeds Kent Markus, the bureau’s enforcement...more

New EU Data Protection Supervisor Outlines 2015 Goals

by King & Spalding on

On January 5, 2015, Giovanni Buttarelli, the recently-appointed European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), published an editorial outlining his policy goals for 2015 and beyond. The editorial, entitled “Big Data, Big...more

New President Ready to Take the Reins of International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association

by Nossaman LLP on

Javier Rodriguez, P.E., Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX), is ready to begin his role as president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) for 2015. Rodriguez was...more

Fed Appoints New Director of Monetary Affairs Divisiony

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On January 6, the Federal Reserve appointed Thomas Laubach as director of the Division of Monetary Affairs. Mr. Laubach will advise the board and the Federal Open Market Committee on the conduct of monetary policy....more

CFPB makes two leadership changes

by Ballard Spahr LLP on

According to the Wall Street Journal, the CFPB is making two changes in leadership. Tony Alexis, who previously served as Deputy Director of Enforcement Field Litigation and is currently serving as Acting Director of...more

U.S. Senate Confirms Colette Honorable as a FERC Commissioner

by Pierce Atwood LLP on

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Colette Honorable as a Commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Receiving bipartisan praise throughout the process, Honorable’s confirmation cleared the full U.S. Senate...more

Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - December 2014 #2

by Shearman & Sterling LLP on

In this issue: - Bank Prudential Regulation & Regulatory Capital - Bank Structure - Derivatives - Financial Market Infrastructure - Financial Services - People - Events...more

New Administrative Law Judge Joins OCAHO

by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC on

On December 5, 2014, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the appointment of Stacy Stiffel Paddack as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer...more

Muzzling Directors Who Don’t Agree

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on

In September, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) selected Theodore “Ted” Eliopoulos as its Chief Investment Officer. This appointment was unanimously approved by the members of the Board of...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Settle RMBS Lawsuit with FDIC - On November 17, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch settled securities claims brought by the FDIC related to RMBS sold to United Western Bank. The FDIC,...more

Investment Banker Nominated For Treasury Under Secretary Post

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On November 12, the Obama administration nominated Antonio Weiss as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the Department of Treasury. If confirmed as Under Secretary, Weiss would be responsible for coordinating policies on...more

Senate holds nomination hearing for HUD Assistant Secretary

by Ballard Spahr LLP on

Last Thursday afternoon, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs conducted a nomination hearing to interview San Antonio Housing Authority CEO Lourdes Castro Ramírez for the position of HUD Assistant...more

FHFA Announces First CEO For Common Securitization Solutions, LLC

by BuckleySandler LLP on

On November 3, FHFA Director Mel Watt announced David Applegate as the CEO for Common Securitization Solutions, LLC (CSS). As detailed in FHFA’s 2014 Strategic Plan for the Conservatorships, the creation of CSS furthers the...more

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