Bankruptcy Blogs

Fired lender group CEO says he was punished for whistleblowing

03/22/17

The fired chief executive of a New York-based trade group representing asset-backed lenders has sued the group, claiming he was wrongfully dismissed after raising concerns about conflicts of interest and a lack of auditor independence.

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Digital banking standout steps up cybersecurity game

03/22/17

Live Oak Bank, known for streamlining the lending process, has turned its attention to fixing its patchwork approach to cybersecurity.

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Senator to bankers: Drop credit union tax fight

03/22/17

Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told a meeting of bankers not to focus on credit unions' tax exemption in talks with lawmakers, saying the two industries should unite over regulatory reform.

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Supreme Court Says Structured Dismissals Must Follow Priority Scheme

03/22/17
In a blow to creative lawyering, the Supreme Court ruled today that a structured dismissal which allocates value contrary to the priority scheme of the Bankruptcy Code may not be approved.   Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corp., No. 15-649 (U.S. 3/22/17).   You can find the opinion here.

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Insiders continue to take advantage of post-election surge in bank stocks

03/22/17

Bankers, directors and other large investors are unloading millions of shares as bank stocks stay close to all-time highs.

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Trump SEC pick set for contentious reunion with Elizabeth Warren

03/22/17

Jay Clayton, the Wall Street lawyer tapped to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, faces what could be an uncomfortable reunion this week with Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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Barclays card exec quits to fight for U.S. civil liberties

03/22/17

Amer Sajed, a 56-year-old Pakistan-born immigrant to the U.S., will step down from his role leading the bank’s credit card business in July after being spurred into activism by President Trump's stances on social and other issues.

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Crisis in student loan servicing is building

03/22/17

While there are inherent differences between student loan and mortgage servicing, recent claims against the largest student loan servicer echo the mortgage debacle.

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Relief planned for small banks; Auto lenders hit pot holes

03/22/17

Regulators want to make rules easier for small banks; auto loan defaults rise while used-car prices fall.

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Jevic

03/22/17

Third Circuit is reversed. Opinion is here.

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