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Insolvency Service “reframes” view of creditor – IPs can apply their discretion (UK)

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Judge Wedoff: On Representing Respondents At Supreme Court In Chicago v. Fulton (An Interview)

By: Donald L Swanson On January 14, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its majority and concurring opinions in the City of Chicago v. Fulton case. The opinions give a technical victory to the City on a narrow legal issue but suggest that the City

Real estate boom has plenty of legs; minority investment banks gain share

Economists see few signs of a repeat of the 2006 bust, which ignited a global recession; the firms are winning a bigger piece of the corporate bond market as issuers seek wider markets.]]

You will not lose your 2021 Stimulus Payments if you File Bankruptcy (Maybe?)

Protection of Stimulus Payments from a Bankruptcy Trustee The following is from the NCLC Consumer Law Implications of the American Recovery Plan Act Public Law No. 116-260 , Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, div. FF, tit. 10, § 1001(a) adds a

Truist is first regional bank to issue a social bond. It won’t be the last.

Big banks led the push to offer multibillion-dollar bonds that fund affordable housing, education and nonprofits that serve needy communities. But Truist’s recent $1.25 billion bond is a sign that regionals want to attract progressive institutional

New Chapter 11 Filing – Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc.

On March 15, 2021, Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc., a Denver-based private exploration & production company focused on the Williston Basin, and its affiliate Foxtrot Resources LLC, filed for chapter 11 protection in the Bankruptcy Court for the

New Chapter 11 Filing – Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc.

On March 15, 2021, Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc., a Denver-based private exploration & production company focused on the Williston Basin, and its affiliate Foxtrot Resources LLC, filed for chapter 11 protection in the Bankruptcy Court for the

New Chapter 11 Filing – HighPoint Resources Corporation

On March 14, 2021, HighPoint Resources Corporation and its affiliates, a Denver, Colorado based company focused on the development of oil and natural gas assets located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado, filed a petition for relief under

New Chapter 11 Filing – HighPoint Resources Corporation

On March 14, 2021, HighPoint Resources Corporation and its affiliates, a Denver, Colorado based company focused on the development of oil and natural gas assets located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado, filed a petition for relief under

Temporary Amendment in the Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides for Improved Treatment of Entities Paying Customs Duties through December 27, 2021

By Sarah E. Wenrich, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Keri P. Ebeck, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner On December 27, 2021, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “CAA”) made various temporary … The post Temporary Amendment in the

Temporary Amendment in the Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides for Improved Treatment of Entities Paying Customs Duties through December 27, 2021

By Sarah E. Wenrich, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Keri P. Ebeck, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner On December 27, 2021, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “CAA”) made various temporary amendments to the Bankruptcy Code with

Goldman pandemic loans draw scrutiny from Sens. Brown, Warren

The Senate Banking Committee is questioning whether Goldman Sachs Group paid dividends at the expense of lending to businesses and households during the pandemic as lawmakers take a broad look at the support big banks offered clients to get through

FDIC approves Florida de novo that will focus on Latino customers

Organizers of the proposed Our Community Bank have received conditional approval that requires them to raise $18 million before opening.

Flagstar’s data breach, and what banks can learn from it

The Michigan bank is the latest company to have customer data compromised through a software vulnerability. The incident reinforces the importance of attack simulations, constant searches for intrusions and exchanges of intel with peers.

13 CEOs launch Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance

The new group is made up of leaders from institutions with assets of $300 million or less and aims to help foster collaboration, mentorship opportunities and more.

Bank of America ready to compete with Walmart fintech, other tech startups, CEO says

Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said the company is confident in its growth prospects even as competition intensifies from fintechs including Walmart’s startup.

Search begins for New Hampshire Federal Credit Union's next CEO

Longtime leader John Young plans to retire at the end of 2021, and the credit union has hired Humanidei to find a replacement.

Bob Gold & Associates Claims the #6th Spot Among Top California PR Agencies Rated by Clutch

March 15, 2021 Bob Gold & Associates earns the #6th spot in the Clutch Leaders Matrix for Top California PR Agencies. Clutch ranks service providers and places them on a Leaders Matrix based on research in a specific market. A Clutch Leaders Matrix

Strike the right balance in regulating small-dollar lending

There are ways to remove bad actors from the industry — such as reinstating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s payday lending rule and banning certain fees and collection practices — without hindering consumers’ access to emergency credit.

Book Recommendation: Caesars Palace Coup

A fun new book applies a revealing Law & Order analysis to the multi-billion-dollar, knock-down-drag-out reorganization of Caesar's Palace. In The Caesars Palace Coup, Financial Times editor, Sujeet Indap, and Fitch news team leader, Max Frumes, open

Week ahead: PPP extension, NCUA board meeting

Lawmakers this week will continue to discuss extending the Paycheck Protection Program, and the National Credit Union Administration is scheduled to hold its monthly board meeting.