Enhancing Shareholder Value with Human Capital
By Marc J. Ward
Shareholder value in a bank is enhanced when the individuals who manage and operate the bank have an incentive to maximize profitability.
Legal Updates
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The SEC’s Interpretive Guidance on Cybersecurity—What It Does, Doesn’t Do and Key Takeaways
On February 21, the SEC adopted new interpretive guidance (the Guidance) to assist public companies in preparing disclosures about cybersecurity risks and incidents.
Penny's Notes on the Rising Influence of Influencers
Recently, industry professionals sat down together at Fredrikson & Byron to talk about social media influencers.
Selecting a Lead Compound: A Balancing Act in the Chemical Obviousness Inquiry
Since 2000, the Federal Circuit has routinely applied the Lead Compound Analysis to assess the patentability of chemical compounds. This two-part test is gaining traction at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. What does this mean for patent owners and patent challengers?
Sea Change in Banking
Karen Grandstrand has been part of the banking industry since 1982, seeing it from the vantage point of regulator, attorney and director.
Negotiating a Data Processing Contract
By J. Marc Ward
A bank’s data processing agreement is typically one of its most important contracts—yet, it is frequently entered into without legal review, or without even being read.
Community Banks Can Play a Part in Combating Elder Financial Abuse
When an older woman entered her local bank, the teller on duty immediately noticed something was wrong.
The New IRS Partnership Audit Rules
By Jessica D. Manivasager & Jane C. Ball
The IRS audit rules for all partnerships (including LLCs that are taxed for income tax purposes as partnerships) have changed dramatically.
Success and Failure in Bank Auctions: Part Two
By J. Marc Ward
Last week we talked about a unique bidding process, which ended up being a success for the selling bank. This week we will look at an example of how not to conduct an auction.
Immigration Bills Fail in Senate, Including DACA; House Bill's Prospects Appear Dim; Second Court Enjoins DACA Rescission
Four immigration bills failed in the U.S. Senate, and a House bill appears doomed. Also, a second court enjoined DACA rescission, with a nationwide preliminary injunction while lawsuits proceed. The decision included certain limitations.