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05.30.13

Lessons from the Automated Electronic Checking Inc. Case

Recent action by the Federal Trade Commission against a third party processor found to be processing transactions for a merchant engaged in wrong-doing, indicates the necessity of processors employing adequate due diligence and monitoring to avoid being liable for merchant actions.

01.09.13

Confidential Investigations of Bank Activities

the course of a safety and soundness examination, the bank examiners identify certain unusual transactions and bring the issue to the attention of management.

12.13.12

Key Provision of Regulation E Poised for Repeal: Manatt Instrumental in Legislative Efforts

On December 11, 2012, after weeks of procedural holds, the U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent a U.S. House bill (H.R. 4367) repealing the regulatory provision in Regulation E requiring banks, credit unions, casinos and other financial institutions to post placards on automated teller machines ...

12.11.12

Officer Liability for Bank Losses: The Jury Speaks

In the mid-'80s Ivan Boesky was the harbinger of today's hedge fund operators. He functioned as an arbitrageur and amassed a very large fortune.

10.26.12

Key Takeaways From the Mortgage Bankers Association Convention

The MBA annual convention in Chicago earlier this week represented something of a return to the heady days prior to the global financial crisis.

08.01.12

The Changing Capital Landscape for Community Banks

The federal bank regulatory agencies have jointly issued notices of proposed rulemaking which would introduce sweeping new capital regulations affecting all community banks.

07.18.12

DOL Auditing Healthcare Plans for ACA Compliance

In the short time following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Los Angeles Regional Office has been busy sending employers (including some community banks of which we are ...

07.12.12