Alert – Volume 15 of The Bankers’ Bulletin
To our clients and friends:
Today we published Volume 15 of The Bankers’ Bulletin, providing our insights into key banking industry developments from February 2025, including:
Read More...Alert – FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements – Recent Court Decisions
To our clients and friends:
The Federal Trade Commission’s ban on most non-competition agreements continues to make its way through various courts. Attached is an Alert which covers the two most recent court decisions, and the Alert is available here.
Read More...FTC Bans Most Non-Compete Agreements – What Financial Institutions Need to Know
To our clients and friends:
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule that bans most non-competition agreements.
Our Alert, which covers what financial institutions need to know about the final rule, is available here.
ALERT – FDIC Bank Merger Policy Statement
To our clients and friends:
On March 21, the FDIC proposed revisions to its Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions, which are intended to provide guidance on how the agency reviews merger applications under the Bank Merger Act. Our Client Alert describes the most relevant aspects of the new policy statement and includes key takeaways that will be important for banks considering future merger and acquisition activity. Our Alert regarding the FDIC’s proposed changes to its policy statement process is available here.
Luse Gorman has acted as counsel on more than 100 bank M&A transactions during the past five years and more bank M&A transactions than any other law firm in the nation over the past 20 years. Luse Gorman regularly works with federal and state banking agencies to seek regulatory approval for business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and routinely handles complex and novel legal questions on behalf of its clients as they arise. To learn more about our firm and services, please visit our website.
Alert – SEC Finalizes Climate Disclosure Rules
To our clients and friends:
On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued final rules requiring registrants to disclose climate-related risks and data in certain filings. These final rules are now the subject of legal challenges in several different jurisdictions.
Our Alert regarding the climate-related disclosure rules is available here.
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