This CLE course will examine the legal issues and risks associated with bank adoption of cryptocurrency. The panel will discuss the mechanics of providing custody of digital assets, facilitating payments and reporting of transactions done on blockchain networks, AML and cybersecurity concerns, and t... Read More

This CLE course will offer guidance to bank counsel on three critical areas of risk that will impact U.S. banks in 2021--climate change, cybersecurity, and social justice--and steps the bank boards they advise should take to address the evolving regulatory framework around these issues. Read More

This CLE course will examine banking issues presented by the conflict between various states' legalization/decriminalization of cannabis and federal law treatment of it as a controlled substance. The panel will discuss regulatory and enforcement risks associated with financing and taking deposits fr... Read More

This CLE course will examine pros and cons of operating under a bank holding company or financial holding company (BHC) vs. a simple stand-alone bank structure. The presentation will include a discussion of the federal laws and regulations regarding permissible activities for banks and their holding... Read More

This CLE course will examine the regulatory and enforcement framework around emergency COVID-19 loan programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL). The panel will discuss actions by borrowers and lenders that can trigger potential liab... Read More

This CLE course will examine attorney-client privilege for banks and financial institutions. We will provide practical guidance for safeguarding the attorney-client privilege, how to respond to document requests that seek privileged information, and how to respond to regulatory requests for privileg... Read More

This CLE course will examine various provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that will have a regulatory impact on the banking industry. The panel will discuss removal of the cap on FDIC insured deposits; the OCC waiver of single-borrower lending limits for natio... Read More

This CLE course will provide finance and lending counsel with an examination of current and potential uses of blockchain in banking and FinTech. The panel will discuss the advantages of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in cost-efficiency, cybersecurity, and fraud protection, as well as the legal... Read More

This CLE course will discuss current trends in bank M&As, the legal and regulatory hurdles that must be considered, the different ways banks can approach and structure a merger or consolidation deal, and best practices for due diligence. Read More

This CLE course will analyze the issues presented by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for banks and other financial services providers. The panel will discuss the complexities of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) exemption, the types of financial services transactions and data which remain... Read More

This CLE course will examine structuring alternatives for banks that seek to collaborate with fintech companies and the legal and regulatory issues that arise with each. The panel discussion will include key provisions to include in third-party contracts or joint ventures, and the mechanics of inves... Read More

This CLE course will provide bank counsel with a thorough understanding of the bank examination privilege, including the legal basis for the privilege, how to exercise the privilege in federal litigation, and the documents and communications covered. The panel will also discuss best practices for ap... Read More

This CLE course will examine bank regulatory and operational concerns with peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services. The panel will discuss the legal and compliance challenges in adopting Zelle, recent enforcement actions against Venmo and other non-bank money transmitters, and fraud risks associated wit... Read More

This CLE course will examine FinCEN's new regulation, "Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions," known as the "CDD Rule," "Beneficial Ownership Rule," or "Beneficial Owner Rule" (Rule) and how it will impact anti-money laundering (AML) procedures of banks and other covered fin... Read More

This CLE course will analyze the unique legal challenges in fintech M&A and investment transactions. The panel discussion will include regulatory considerations, due diligence, how to address the differences in internal compliance controls and culture between financial institutions and technology fi... Read More

This CLE course will examine recent changes to the Office of the Comptroller Currency's (OCC) policies and procedures regarding bank enforcement actions and related matters as set forth in OCC Bulletin 2017-48 (Bulletin). The panel will discuss how the new procedural and substantive changes in the O... Read More

This CLE course will provide bank counsel with an analysis of Regulation W, which governs transactions that banks may conduct with affiliates and insiders, and best practices for compliance. The panel will also discuss the impact of Dodd-Frank mandates, including Sections 608 and 619, on the affilia... Read More

This CLE course will review the new cybersecurity regulations issued by the New York Department of Financial Services, including which institutions are regulated and the staffing, reporting and third-party monitoring requirements imposed under the state regulations. The panel will also discuss recen... Read More

This CLE course will provide an overview of the OCC's proposal for special purpose national bank charters for FinTech companies and the potential regulatory pitfalls that potential applicants must consider. The program will address the OCC's chartering process and the supervisory, financial and oper... Read More

This CLE course will provide strategies for counsel to banks, marketplace lenders, loan buyers, securitizers and other secondary market participants on originating loans, structuring loan sales and defending interest rate and other claims to avoid the impact of the Madden decision, which limits inte... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to banking and financial services litigators on the implied certification theory of False Claims Act (FCA) liability against lenders, and the impact of the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Universal Health Servs. v. U.S., ex rel. Escobar recognizing the theory.... Read More

This CLE course will discuss regulatory developments in the wake of increasing cyber threats for financial institutions, including the FFIEC's Cybersecurity Assessment Tool. The program will look at how regulators assess cybersecurity and the recent increased focus on risk management by board of dir... Read More

This CLE course will discuss current hot topics for bank officers and directors, litigation and enforcement risks and key defenses, and lessons learned from FDIC litigation against bank officers and directors triggered by the financial crisis. Read More

This CLE course will provide banking and consumer financial services counsel with a review of the evolving FCRA litigation, regulatory and enforcement environment, including current trends and developments in FCRA compliance and class action litigation. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with a review of the regulatory scheme for bank acceptance of brokered deposits in light of recent and existing FDIC guidance. In Jan. 2015, the FDIC released a Financial Institution Letter (FIL) providing guidance for depository institutions regarding its broker... Read More

This CLE course will discuss recent enforcement actions by the CFPB under Section 8 of RESPA, consent orders reached with mortgage settlement service providers, and lessons learned from the CFPB's actions. The panel will discuss the specific settlement practices targeted by the agency and best pract... Read More

This CLE course will provide best practices for lenders and their counsel in navigating the evolving regulatory and litigation environment regarding mortgage servicing transfers, loss mitigation and mortgage foreclosure litigation, as well as the challenges lenders and servicers face defending claim... Read More

This CLE course will discuss current litigation issues in FDIC vs. D&O cases, including insurance coverage issues under D&O policies, as well as the standard of liability for officers and directors, the statute of limitations and adverse domination, discovery, and ESI. Read More

This CLE course presents a panel comprised of the most highly regarded banking law experts to discuss current bank enforcement trends, actions and penalties. Read More

This CLE course will provide banking counsel with a review of current theories behind claims against outside advisors and professionals to failed banks. The panel will outline common defenses for outside professionals and offer best practices for maximizing E&O insurance coverage. Read More

This CLE course will discuss current developments in bank claims against Target and other companies in connection with their data breaches affecting bank customers. The panel will discuss theories of liability for banks to recover from third parties, and the scope, assessment and pleading for damage... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the disparate impact (DI) theory of discriminatory lending in both mortgage and non-mortgage consumer lending, focusing on HUD's Disparate Impact Rule, recent enforcement efforts, potential risks to lenders complying with the new qualifying mortgage rules, and recent CFP... Read More

This CLE course will update counsel on recent trends involving mortgage-backed securities (MBS) suits and outline approaches to prepare for the complexities involved in representing the various stakeholders. Read More

This CLE course will discuss trends and developments in residential mortgage claims, including challenges to MERS and securitization in contested foreclosures, HAMP and loan modification claims, and TILA claims, as well as the impact of the California Homeowner Bill of Rights and CFPB's expansion of... Read More

This CLE course will review UDAAP standards and potential application to consumer financial services and products, analyze lessons learned from recent enforcement actions--particularly the aggressive action by the CFPB--and impart best practices for financial services companies to minimize UDAAP ris... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the current LIBOR-related litigation landscape, theories of liability and defenses, other related litigation issues and trends, and the impact of regulatory investigations into alleged LIBOR manipulation. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel representing officers and directors of financial institutions with best practices for defending clients facing parallel investigations and civil or criminal litigation. Read More

This CLE course will provide banking counsel with a review of current theories behind claims against outside advisors and professionals to failed banks. The panel will outline common defenses for outside professionals and offer best practices for maximizing E&O insurance coverage. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel involved in litigation with an FDIC receivership on the FDIC's special powers when acting as a receiver or conservator of a failed bank. The panel will examine the unique issues that arise in FDIC litigation and outline approaches for litigating on behalf of, or... Read More

This CLE course will update counsel on recent trends involving residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities (MBS) suits and outline approaches to prepare for the complexities involved in representing the various stakeholders. Read More

This CLE course will provide attorneys with a review of liability theories in FDIC litigation and enforcement actions against bank executives. The panel will analyze D&O insurance coverage and offer best practices for defending directors and officers of failed institutions against FDIC suits and reg... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with a review of the FDIC's role in BHC bankruptcies and the complex issues facing BHCs, their bank subsidiaries, and the boards and creditors of both. The program will also discuss the impact of the Orderly Liquidation Authority on BHC insolvencies. Read More

This CLE course will provide best practices for lenders and their counsel in defending contested mortgage foreclosures, focusing on critical issues such as lender documentation, MERS and other standing issues, typical borrower defenses and counterclaims asserted. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with an overview of shareholder derivative litigation to date, various theories of liability put forth, defenses asserted and remedies sought. The panel will also discuss actions that compensation committees can take to minimize exposure to shareholder litigation... Read More

This CLE course will provide banking and financing counsel with a review of the latest trends and developments in mortgage fraud suits. The panel will discuss likely plaintiffs and targeted defendants, current and emerging theories of liability, key defenses, and red flags to detect or prevent mortg... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel for lenders and mortgage servicers with a review of recent developments in mortgage foreclosure litigation and enforcement, with guidance to reduce exposure to wrongful foreclosure claims, and best practices to respond to challenges to foreclosure practices. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the latest regulatory developments in fair lending laws as well as litigation and enforcement trends, and discuss strategies to maintain compliant fair lending programs amid evolving standards. Read More

This CLE course will provide financial services counsel with an overview of the evolving nature of fiduciary duties in an era of financial reform. The panel will discuss regulatory and litigation trends and developments and outline risk management strategies to minimize fiduciary liability claims. Read More

This CLE course will provide practitioners with an in-depth review of the FDIC's current asset sale process, the parameters of loss-share agreements, and evolving FDIC strategies for disposing of assets. The panel will outline how bidders and buyers can avoid potential pitfalls in acquiring assets f... Read More

This CLE course will provide attorneys to lenders and borrowers with an overview and discussion of critical provisions in loan and security agreements for ARIF financing. The panel will outline best practices for drafting loan documents that protect the rights and obligations of the lender and the b... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel to banks and financial institutions with an analysis of emerging trends in consumer protection litigation under state and federal UDAP statutes, including the recent state AG investigations and class actions over the foreclosure documentation crisis. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for mortgage servicers' counsel on strategies to reduce exposure to lender liability claims for wrongful foreclosure and outline best practices to respond to lender liability investigations and lawsuits. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel for financial institutions with an analysis of recent litigation and regulatory trends affecting overdraft fee and credit and gift card practices. The panel will discuss steps that institutions should take to achieve regulatory compliance and minimize litigation... Read More

This CLE course will prepare attorneys who advise dealers and participants in the derivatives market to comply with the sweeping new regulatory oversight of derivative financial products under the new financial reform law. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel to banks to defend or settle bank enforcement actions and meet disclosure requirements, while minimizing compliance burdens associated with the increasingly heightened government scrutiny. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance on debt exchange offers for counsel to companies seeking to restructure their balance sheets and mitigate debt service requirements. The panel will examine current trends in the use of debt exchange offers, explain how exchange offers are being structured, and o... Read More

This CLE course provide guidance to counsel for borrowers and co-lenders to respond to defaulting lenders or administrative agents. The panel will review remedies against a defaulting lender, drafting agreements to minimize risks, and the impact of bankruptcy and FDIC receivership on borrowers and c... Read More

This CLE course will analyze the SEC's new custody rules for investment advisers, discuss key compliance requirements, and provide best practices for developing effective compliance programs. Read More

This CLE course will examine the comprehensive new RESPA rules, essential implementation issues, and challenges/legal risks facing lenders, brokers and closing agents under these sweeping changes to RESPA. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the current regulatory frameworks applicable to prepaid and stored value cards and the impact of the Cuomo ruling on the state law regulation. The panel will outline best practices for issuers of these products to comply with new laws and regulations. Read More

This CLE seminar will discuss the litigation trends in aiding and abetting claims against financial institutions, the parameters of secondary liability under federal and state securities laws, and provide best practices for financial institutions to avoid and defend against secondary liability claim... Read More

This CLE seminar will analyze the legal challenges that private equity funds and other non-bank investors face when investing in financial institutions, recent changes in regulatory policy and asset sale programs, optimal investment deal structures, and best practices for dealing with the banking re... Read More

This seminar will review the full spectrum of changes for credit card issuers under the newly passed CARD Act, which escalates and increases the new Federal Reserve regulations on credit card practices. The panel will outline best practices to comply for financial institutions and their counsel. Read More

This seminar will analyze current trends in negotiations and disputes between first and second lienholders, provide best practices for drafting key provisions of intercreditor agreements, and discuss the most recent draft of the ABA Model Intercreditor Agreement. Read More

This seminar will analyze the Supreme Court's ruling in Cuomo v. Clearing House and its impact on federally chartered financial institutions. The panel will outline best practices for banks and financial institutions to proceed under the new regime. Read More

This seminar will analyze key components of commercial loan guaranties and defenses to the enforceability of these agreements. The panel will outline best practice for both lenders and guarantors in structuring, drafting and negotiating guaranty agreements in connection with loan workouts and new lo... Read More

The teleconference/course format offers two options for participation: audio only via telephone (download speaker handouts prior to the program) or audio via phone plus online viewing of speaker-controlled PowerPoint presentations. This seminar will examine current anti-fraud government enforcement... Read More

This seminar will discuss current opportunities and legal trends in mergers and acquisitions for financial institutions and banks and offer best practices for avoiding pitfalls when structuring the merger deal. Read More

This seminar will examine the regulatory structure of the Bank Holding Company Act and discuss the benefits, disadvantages and future consequences of becoming a bank holding or financial holding company. Read More

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