Banking

  • April 13, 2026

    BofA Shielded In Iranian Bias Suit, 9th Circ. Says

    The Ninth Circuit refused Monday to revive a proposed class action accusing Bank of America of discriminating against Iranian citizens, affirming a California federal court's ruling that the lawsuit fails to show the bank acted with ill will when erroneously closing the plaintiff's account.

  • April 13, 2026

    White House Study Minimizes Stablecoin Risk, ABA Says

    The American Bankers Association pushed back Monday on a recent White House study that found banning stablecoin yield programs wouldn't have much benefit for bank lending, saying the study downplayed the risks from such programs by asking the "wrong question" about them.

  • April 13, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Looks Askance At Sanctions In E-Banking IP Case

    A Federal Circuit panel on Monday appeared bothered by a lower court's nearly $85,000 sanctions order against a company and its counsel in its infringement lawsuit over an online banking patent, with one judge saying the record does not seem to support such action.

  • April 13, 2026

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    The Delaware Chancery Court's docket this past week featured a mix of high-stakes settlements, fast-moving deal litigation, governance disputes and a notable post-trial ruling involving fraud-tainted loans.

  • April 13, 2026

    Texas Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal In $250M Fraud Case

    A split Texas appeals court panel found that a company cannot bring claims against Morgan Stanley after an executive at the bank ran an alleged kickback scheme involving $250 million in mineral interests, saying the executive was working by himself when the alleged fraud occurred.

  • April 13, 2026

    Adams Street Wraps Private Credit Fund With $7.5B In Tow

    Private markets investment firm Adams Street Partners LLC on Monday revealed that it has closed its third private credit fund with $7.5 billion of investor commitments.

  • April 10, 2026

    REIT Investors Ink Deal Over CEO's Alleged Undisclosed Loan

    Investors in Sun Communities Inc. asked a Michigan federal judge to grant initial approval to their $2.3 million deal with the real estate investment trust to end claims that its failure to disclose its then-CEO received a loan from a board member's relatives damaged shareholders when the information emerged in a short seller report.

  • April 10, 2026

    Big Banks Say They Were Victims Of Tricolor Fraud Scheme

    JPMorgan, Barclays and Fifth Third have urged a New York federal judge to toss an investor suit claiming the banks ignored flaring red flags and helped conceal a sprawling subprime auto loan fraud by Tricolor Holdings, arguing that they were also victims of the fraud and not aware of the scheme despite being sophisticated financial institutions.

  • April 10, 2026

    SEC To Craft Exemption For Foreign Bail-In Transactions

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said Friday that he has directed staff to draft an exemption for securities offered and sold as part of certain foreign bail-in processes, announcing the plans as the agency said it won't take action over bail-in transactions directed by the Bank of England.

  • April 10, 2026

    Amex Consumer Attys Want $13M Of $17.5M Antisteering Deal

    Counsel for a group of consumers who reached a $17.5 million settlement with American Express Co. in a suit alleging the credit card company's so-called antisteering rules caused non-Amex cardholders to pay higher charges has asked a New York federal judge to award them nearly $13 million in attorney fees and litigation costs.

  • April 10, 2026

    $68M Colony Ridge Deal To Proceed Without Court's Blessing

    The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday said it will move forward with a $68 million settlement reached with land developer Colony Ridge Development LLC without seeking court oversight after a Texas federal judge raised concerns about the deal.

  • April 10, 2026

    Don't Miss It: Kirkland, Simpson Thacher Steer Hot Deals

    A lot can happen in the world of mergers and acquisitions and equity fundraising over the course of a couple of weeks, and it's difficult to keep up with all the deals. Law360 recaps the ones you may have missed, including transactions helmed by Kirkland & Ellis and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.

  • April 10, 2026

    Huntington National Bank Says Freight Firms Owe $12M

    The Huntington National Bank on Friday sued Florida-based logistics brokerage company AGX Freight Carriers LLC and its related entities in Pennsylvania federal court, alleging they failed to pay back $12 million worth of loans and saying the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the default.

  • April 10, 2026

    FDIC Scraps Biden-Era Bank Guidance On Multiple NSF Fees

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Friday rescinded Biden-era supervisory guidance that cautioned banks against stacking multiple penalty fees on a declined transaction, a policy that was previously the subject of an unsuccessful banking industry legal challenge.

  • April 10, 2026

    IRS Floats Excise Tax Regs On Overseas Money Transfers

    Individuals who send funds to people abroad via a remittance transfer provider using cash, money orders, cashier's checks, traveler's checks and similar financial instruments would trigger a new 1% excise tax on the total amount remitted under proposed regulations the IRS unveiled Friday.

  • April 09, 2026

    CFPB Pans Debt Collector's Bid To Exit 'Onerous' 2023 Order

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is urging a Virginia federal court to deny a major debt collector's bid to exit a Biden-era settlement with the agency, arguing the firm's claims of struggles due to "finfluencers" and credit repair outfits don't justify unwinding the deal.

  • April 09, 2026

    Arizona Check Casher Says FinCEN Rule Is 'Crushing' Business

    A Phoenix-area money services business has sued the Treasury Department over an order targeting such businesses along the Southern border for heightened anti-money laundering reporting requirements, saying the measure imposes "business-crushing burdens" that may force it to close.

  • April 09, 2026

    Fed Ends Crédit Agricole, Goldman Enforcement Orders

    The Federal Reserve said Thursday that it has closed out another batch of longstanding enforcement actions against big banks, freeing Crédit Agricole, Goldman Sachs and Taiwan's Mega Bank from orders that date to at least 2018.

  • April 09, 2026

    PNC Tells Justices $223M Patent Win Was Rightly Axed

    PNC Bank told the U.S. Supreme Court to leave untouched a Federal Circuit ruling that nixed a set of $223 million patent infringement verdicts in suits brought by the United Services Automobile Association, saying USAA's patents were "plainly directed to an abstract idea" not eligible for patent protection.

  • April 09, 2026

    5th Circ. Revives Reinsurance Broker Row Over Credit Mishap

    The Fifth Circuit revived a suit by an insurer's owner alleging that its broker failed to administer its reinsurance program properly, leading to over $100 million in losses when it discovered the program lacked a valid line of credit.

  • April 08, 2026

    Debt Collectors Sue Calif. Over 'Excessive' Licensing Fees

    California's financial services regulator has been hit with a proposed class action that seeks to recoup potentially millions of dollars for debt collectors in the state over claims the agency is unlawfully charging inflated fees to license and oversee them.

  • April 08, 2026

    DC Circ. Allows DOD To Ax Anthropic Contracts Amid Review

    The D.C. Circuit Wednesday shot down Anthropic's request for an emergency order temporarily barring the U.S. Department of Defense from designating the artificial intelligence company as a national security risk while Anthropic's appeal plays out, although it agreed to expedite the appeal.

  • April 08, 2026

    Judge Affirms Default Judgment Against Defunct 'Neobank'

    Portland, Oregon-based cannabis company Killa Bees Distribution LLC has secured a default judgment against a now defunct cannabis industry-focused "neobank," which failed to return more than $126,000, according to a federal judge's order, but the case may be far from over.

  • April 08, 2026

    NJ Bank Can't Get Conversion Plan Revived On Appeal

    A New Jersey appellate court panel on Wednesday affirmed a ruling that the board of a savings-and-loan bank improperly adopted a plan to convert into a mutual savings bank to block an activist investor from gaining board seats.

  • April 08, 2026

    Trump Asks NY's Top Court To Toss AG's 'Flawed' Fraud Case

    President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked New York's highest court to throw out New York Attorney General Letitia James' "deeply flawed" civil fraud judgment entirely after a lower appellate court tossed what it called an "excessive" $489 million penalty against the president, his sons and his real estate companies.

Expert Analysis

  • Preparing For Congressional Investigations In A Midterm Year

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    2026 will be a consequential year for congressional oversight as the upcoming midterm elections may yield bolder investigations and more aggressive state attorneys general coalitions, so companies should consider adopting risk management measures to get ahead of potential changes, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • How Bank M&A Prospects Brightened In 2025

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    Even with less-than-ideal macroeconomic conditions in 2025, federal banking regulators' shift away from procedural concerns to focus more on core financial risks boosted M&A in several key ways, including shorter review timelines and increased interest in de novo charters, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.

  • 3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

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    Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-standing debates about class certification, new questions about the risks and value of artificial intelligence features, and private plaintiffs' growing role in cryptocurrency enforcement likely to be major themes, say attorneys at Willkie.

  • Funding Haze And Deregulatory Pursuits: The CFPB In 2026

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    In 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau did not seek additional funding from the Federal Reserve and unwound the legacy of former bureau leadership, and this year will bring further efforts to rescind or rewrite bureau regulations, as well as a changed tone to supervision efforts, say attorneys at Covington.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • Regulatory Rollback And Lingering Limbo: The CFPB In 2025

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    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented significant changes since President Donald Trump took office in January, including dismissing actions with prejudice, withdrawing guidance and rescinding rules, casting the bureau in uncertain light heading into 2026, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.

  • 2025 Calif. Banking Oversight Centered On Consumer Issues

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    The combination of statutory reform, registration mandates and enforcement activity in 2025 signals that California's financial regulatory landscape is focused on consumer protection, particularly in the areas of crypto kiosk fee practices, earned wage access providers and elder fraud, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

  • The Major Securities Litigation Rulings And Trends Of 2025

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    The past 12 months saw increased regulator focus on disclosures concerning artificial intelligence, signs of growing judicial scrutiny at the class certification stage, and shifting regulatory priorities at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — all major developments that may significantly affect securities litigation strategy in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • The CFTC's Road Ahead Under Newly Confirmed Chair

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    Michael Selig's Dec. 18 confirmation as U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair comes at a critical juncture, as the agency is poised to gain oversight over the crypto industry and increase its jurisdictional mandate covering prediction markets, says Elizabeth Lan Davis at Davis Wright.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • 5 Lender Strategies When A Commercial Borrower Defaults

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    With an estimated $2 trillion in commercial real estate loans set to mature by 2027, now is an opportune time for lenders to review practices on both the front and back ends, and understand the full range of options available in the event of a default, says Keith Mundrick at Amundsen Davis.

  • SEC Rulemaking Radar: A Reset, A Shift And A Preview Of '26

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    With major proposals withdrawn and new priorities emerging, forthcoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposals in 2026 will look to reshape how digital assets are regulated, recalibrate market structure and simplify how small companies go public, says Christopher Grobbel at Goodwin.

  • Changes In Crypto, Cybersecurity Defined NY Banking In 2025

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    The major takeaways from 2025 in New York banking policy involve updated guidance, regulations and requirements primarily affecting innovation and digital banking, in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual currencies, and buy now, pay later programs, say attorneys at Steptoe.

  • Del. Dispatch: Key 2025 Corporate Cases And Trends To Know

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    The Delaware corporate legal landscape saw notable changes in 2025, spurred by amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, ubiquitous artificial intelligence fervor, boardroom discussion around DExit, record shareholder activism activity and an arguably more expansive view of potential Caremark liability, say attorneys at Fried Frank.

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