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FINRA's New Fintech Initiative To Increase Access for Companies

FINRA's initiative includes launching a new fintech webpage, a blockchain symposium, and a cross-departmental team for real-time intelligence.
13 minute read

Daily Report Online

Lawyer's Analysis on High Court's Holding That Debt Buyers Aren't Subject to Fair Debt Law

On June 12, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, held that individuals and entities who regularly purchase debts originated by someone…
12 minute read

Daily Business Review

For Invesco, High Yields Make Battered Brazil Too Big to Ignore

Shunning politically volatile Brazil makes no sense for emerging-market investors, according to Invesco Ltd.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

U.S. Bank Nat'l Ass'n v. Finkel, PICS Case No. 17-0896 (Pa. Super. May 23, 2017) Bowes, J. (19 pages).

Trial court erred in granting partial summary judgment on an equitable lien claim in favor of bank, in action based on purchase of home by two parties only one of whom was obligated on the mortgage, because the trial court improperly dismissed or resolved genuine issue of material fact relating to the parties' intent relating to the mortgage and the meaning of appellants' responses to requests for admissions. Vacated.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Wells Fargo Taps Duane Morris to Defend Against Lending-Bias Claims

Wells Fargo has hired Duane Morris attorney Alexander D. Bono to represent it in a lawsuit over alleged discriminatory lending practices.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Financial Institutions: Are You Ready for Your Cyber-Exam?

John Curran and Marc J. Armas write: With the increased visibility and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions, regulators and other enforcement authorities are enhancing the cybersecurity requirements for the financial services industry. The New York State Department of Financial Services has taken a leadership role by imposing specific "minimum standards" for regulated institutions.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Panel Affirms Capital One's Dismissal From Scheme Suit

A Second Department panel affirmed a lower court's dismissal motion that let Capital One off the liability hook in an alleged confidence scheme orchestrated by an employee against a customer.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

HFF Arranges $22 Million Multifamily Loan

Elliott Throne leads an HFF debt placement team that secures a $22 million acquisition loan on behalf of a Canadian apartment buyer in Port Richey.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Company Strikes Gold on Defaulted Real Estate Infrastructure Bonds

Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners found a niche after the housing crash. The company bought defaulted community development district bonds to gain title to thousands of unfinished residential lots across Florida.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Questions Delays in SEC Disgorgement Case

Southern District Judge Kenneth Karas was "perplexed" by a defendant's failure to comply with court-ordered disgorgement calculations, he said in a ruling last week.
2 minute read

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