False Claims Act: Enforcement and Compliance Issues Explored—WEBCAST
DC Partner Laura Laemmle-Weidenfeld will be a speaker during an upcoming Knowledge Congress webinar focused on the False Claims Act (FCA).
View ArticleBANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CLIENT UPDATE: Emerging Thoughts and...
On January 22, 2013, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released proposed guidance regarding the use of social media by federally regulated financial institutions. Our...
View ArticleCFTC Cross-Border Guidance Frequently Asked Questions
CFTC Cross-Border Guidance Frequently Asked Questions
View ArticleDebt Collection Subject to New Regulation Under CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is on a roll targeting -companies and yours could be the next target. The CFPB recently filed an enforcement action against JP Morgan Chase, mandating...
View ArticleFinancial Services: Capital Thinking Blog
Legislative Activity HOUSE DODD-FRANK BILLS UNLIKELY TO GET SENATE SUPPORT Last week, the House passed two bills that would alter the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act...
View ArticleFFIEC Social Media Guidance Addresses "Reputational Risks" from Social Media
On December 10, 2013, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) issued its final guidance regarding use of social media by financial institutions, titled Social Media: Consumer...
View ArticleFive Key Facts About the SEC’s and CFTC’s Cross-Border Regulatory Approaches...
In the last few months, U.S. financial regulators have taken significant steps towards implementation of regulations impacting over-the-counter derivatives markets and the scope of their jurisdiction...
View ArticleFunds of One (Expert Guide: Investment Funds 2014)
Hello again. When I previously contributed to Corporate LiveWire a year ago, I wrote about “funds of one” from an introductory perspective and laid out certain benefits and drawbacks in structuring...
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY HOUSE TO Consider Amending FLOOD INSURANCE BILL This Wednesday, February 26, and for the duration of the week, the House will consider amending the Homeowner Flood Insurance...
View ArticleCoercion of Foreign Financial Institutions: Enforcement by U.S. Authorities...
Join Patton Boggs partners Caffey Norman and Dan Waltz for a one-hour webinar February 24 focusing on these recent issues as well as an overview of FATCA; basic AML/CTF requirements; an overview of...
View ArticleFinancial Services: Capital Thinking Blog
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY HOUSE TO VOTE ON FLOOD INSURANCE BILL After delaying plans for a vote last week, Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) is expected to hold a vote on the amended Homeowner Flood...
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY Johnson and Crapo release GSE Reform draft On March 16, 2014, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) released a draft legislation...
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY Waters introduces gse legislation On Thursday, March 27, House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) released a proposal to reform the...
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY Representative Garrett introduces fsoc transparency legislation On Thursday, April 3, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chairman Scott Garrett (R-NJ)...
View Article11th Annual Profit & Loss Forex Network Conference
DC Partner Micah Green will moderate the opening discussion at this year’s annual Profit & Loss Forex Network Conference in New York City. The opening discussion, which will begin at 9 am, will...
View ArticleFive Cross-Border Implications of the Volcker Rule (Bloomberg BNA)
The ‘‘Volcker Rule,’’1 adopted in December 2013, is designed to reduce risk and banking system instability by restricting U.S. banks from investing in or engaging in proprietary trading and...
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY senate confirms three cftc commissioners, house to take up cftc reauthorization bill On June 3, the Senate confirmed Timothy Massad as Chairman and Sharon Bowen and J. Christopher...
View ArticleSEC Adopts Rules on Cross-Border Security-Based Swap Activities
On June 25, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) unanimously adopted final rules regarding the application of “Security-Based Swap Dealer” and “Major Security-based Swap...
View ArticleBest Lawyers in America 2015 Recognizes Squire Patton Boggs Lawyers
(August 18, 2014) - Global legal practice Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that more than 130 of our lawyers are listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015. A number of Squire Patton Boggs’...
View ArticleProfit & Loss Workshop: The Fundamentals of Benchmarking and the FX Fix
Squire Patton Boggs’ Matt Kulkin will present at Profit & Loss benchmarking workshop, “The Fundamentals of Benchmarking and the FX Fix,” which will delve into methods of benchmarking and the WM/R...
View ArticleTCPA Developments: FCC Acts on TCPA Junk Fax Petitions
Although facsimile technology may now seem passé as a telemarketing tool, its use has generated a continuing source of controversy under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In an Order issued...
View Article2014 Mid-Term Congressional Elections Analysis
INTRODUCTION The mid-term elections were notable for two reasons, one historical, one prospective. The Senate elections on Tuesday marked the 100th year of direct elections of Senators pursuant to the...
View ArticleFund of One (Private Equity Russia, CIS Journal)
Squire Patton Boggs’ Gregg Buksbaum Looks at the Benefits and Drawbacks of Funds of One
View ArticleRegulatory Relief for Regional and Community Banks
Regulatory Relief for Regional and Community Banks
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