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Blazing a Trail: When Will Federal Banking Regulations Catch Up with Oklahoma's Booming Cannabis Industry?
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This is the first of three articles focused on a key question: as bank-fintech partnerships continue to play a vital role in driving financial services, how does the industry make this system safer and better?...more
On September 4, the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) released enforcement actions against a Texas-based bank, addressing regulatory violations and compliance lapses. The Fed, joined by the Texas Department of Banking (TDB),...more
UPDATE: In the massive antitrust class action against Visa, Mastercard and more than 25 banks, the deadline has been extended to February 4, 2025 for victims of overpaid credit or debit card transaction fees to file a claim...more
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s proposal to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) has generated considerable buzz across business sectors, including for the...more
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the federal banking agencies recently published the long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking for the anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism...more
A great number of fintechs are contemplating owning a bank or obtaining a banking charter—either a national bank charter, a state bank charter or a special purpose charter. In this episode, we are joined by our special guest...more
On July 25, 2024, the U.S. prudential bank regulators released a Joint Statement on Banks’ Arrangements With Third Parties To Deliver Bank Deposit Products and Services (Joint Statement),1 along with a request for information...more
When federal agencies review bank mergers, the competition issues typically relate to the number and location of physical branches and the extent of any overlap in the areas served. By contrast, the proposed $35 billion...more
In recent years, banking fraud in France has surged, driven by advanced technology and the integration of payment methods and mobile banking. We do a deep dive into the legislation to help our clients stay informed and...more
A federal court has rejected an attempt by former First Republic Bank employees to recover assets held in a rabbi trust that funded deferred compensation benefits. In Harrington v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the...more
On July 3, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) as part of a broader initiative to “strengthen, modernize, and improve” financial institutions’ anti-money...more
The CFPB soon plans to issue a final rule that would require certain supervised nonbank entities to register with it and provide information about their use of certain terms and conditions in standard-form contracts for...more
Introduction - On 13 May 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Department of Treasury’s (DoT) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly proposed rulemaking to implement Section 326 of the...more
Bill Gates said in a blog post: “The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get...more
The fintech revolution has reshaped the financial world, creating new opportunities to borrow, save, transact, and invest like never before. With no signs of slowing, fintech revenues are projected to grow sixfold from $245...more
Earlier this week, the Department of Justice proposed reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The move follows an August 2023 recommendation from the Department of Health...more
On April 19, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill (HB) 2560 to regulate earned wage access (EWA) products and services. HB 2560 enacts the Earned Wage Access Services Act that requires EWA providers to be licensed by...more
Our Financial Services Group summarizes the closely observed preliminary settlement agreement over the fees credit card companies and banks charge merchants....more
On April 4, acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu provided his remarks for the second year in a row at the Just Economy Conference hosted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. He focused his remarks on...more
The ever-growing pool of Washington alphabet soup agencies targeting the use of employee non-competes has expanded and now includes — along with the FTC and NLRB – the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)....more
Last week, state attorneys general (AGs) gathered to discuss Nevada Attorney General and Attorney General Alliance Chair Aaron Ford’s Initiative, focusing on consumer protection education. Attendees heard from many panels...more
On March 10, Senator Warren (D-MA) released a letter to Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu (the bank regulators) seeking information...more
The executive order signed by United States President Joseph Biden in February 2024 states that the violence being committed by Israeli settlers has reached intolerable levels; poses a serious threat to peace, security, and...more
Compliance is difficult, and litigation and enforcement risks are high for financial services companies. Navigating a Proustian rulebook, it’s impossible to get everything right all the time. Legal and compliance work in...more
Impact investing has been gaining new prominence recently to respond to the environmental and social challenges that the traditional frameworks of philanthropy alone could not address. Impact investors generally seek to...more