Alert – The Bankers’ Bulletin Vol. 4

April 8, 2024

To our clients and friends:

Today we published Volume 4 of The Bankers’ Bulletin. You can find a copy of this edition here.

This volume covers recent lawsuits at the federal and state level related to the Corporate Transparency Act and interest rate caps, the FDIC’s proposed revisions to its bank merger policy, federal and state regulations and guidance on overdraft and late fees, and other developments regarding bank regulator supervision and application processes.

If you have any questions related to any of the items covered in the Bulletin, please reach out to Brendan Clegg (bclegg@luselaw.com), Marc Levy (mlevy@luselaw.com), Agata Troy (atroy@luselaw.com), or your regular Firm contact. To learn more about our firm and services, please visit our website.

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ALERT – FDIC Bank Merger Policy Statement

April 3, 2024

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.

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Alert – SEC Finalizes Climate Disclosure Rules

April 1, 2024

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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