On February 1, 2026, First Savings Financial Group, Inc., Jeffersonville, Indiana, the holding company for First Savings Bank, completed its previously announced merger with First Merchants Corporation, Muncie, Indiana, the holding company for First Merchants Bank. As part of the all-stock transaction, First Savings Bank merged with and into First Merchants Bank. Luse Gorman served… Read more »
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Luse Gorman is the Number One Legal Advisor for Credit Union – Bank Acquisitions in 2026
Luse Gorman, PC is once again the number one legal advisor in the nation for credit union – bank acquisitions, based on number of transactions, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence. There were 15 acquisitions of banks by credit unions announced in 2025. Luse Gorman served as legal counsel in 9 of these transactions, which… Read more »
LEGAL UPDATE – NCUA’s 2026 Supervisory Priorities
To Our Clients and Friends: On January 14, 2026, the National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”) issued a letter outlining its annual supervisory priorities, including its updated examination procedures, and highlighting the areas it views as posing the highest risk to credit union members and the industry this year. Our Legal Update covering this letter is… Read more »
Luse Gorman is the Top Legal Advisor in 2025 for Offerings
Luse Gorman is once again the No. 1 legal advisor in the nation for common stock and subordinated debt offerings by financial institutions, based on the number of transactions, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence. We served as issuer’s counsel in connection with a range of equity and debt offerings, including firm commitment public… Read more »
Luse Gorman is a Top Legal Advisor for Bank Mergers in 2025
Luse Gorman, PC is once again a top legal advisor in the nation for bank mergers, based on number of transactions, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The firm served as counsel for 22 bank merger transactions in 2025, covering a broad spectrum of deal types and structures, both on the buy and the… Read more »