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OCC Rejects Calls to Roll Back Preemption Rules

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On June 9, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood issued a letter rejecting the Conference of State Bank Supervisors’ (CSBS) request that the OCC rescind its 2011 preemption regulations. The OCC ‘s letter signals...more

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Banks Win Temporary Reprieve from Novel Illinois Swipe-Fee Law

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On December 20, 2024, an Illinois federal court, in considering a motion for a preliminary injunction brought by the Illinois Bankers Association, American Bankers Association, and other trade groups, ruled that national...more

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Cannabis Industry Quarterly Update: Q2 2023

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There Has Been Little Movement in Federal Legalization. This has led to cannabis investors and companies to downgrade expectations for federal legalization and focus their strategies on state reform. Federal lawmakers...more

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Are Applications Submitted To The DFPI Subject To Inspection Under The California Public Records Act?

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California's Public Records Act, Cal. Gov't Code § 6250 et seq., provides for public access to California state and local government records.  The PRA defines "public records" broadly to include "any writing containing...more

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New York enacts requirements for check processing by banks

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At the end of last month, former New York Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill that amends the state’s Banking Law to require banks to follow certain check processing practices.  The amendments become effective on January 1,...more

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Initial Government Guidance on Steps New York Landlords Should Take to Protect Health and Safety

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Many landlords of commercial and residential buildings in New York City have been looking into possible ways to address the health and safety of individuals at their premises. Although New York courts have not yet weighed in...more

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If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 84: New York State Paid Sick Leave Law Signed

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Seyfarth Synopsis: New York’s paid sick leave law, applicable to employers of all sizes, goes into effect on September 30, 2020, permitting employees to use sick leave beginning January 1, 2021. ...more

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I-Bank Bill Becomes A Study Bill

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I have written several posts on SB 528 (Hueso), a bill that I considered a potential "sleeper". In my parlance, a "sleeper" is a bill that doesn't attract much attention but results in big changes. SB 528 would have chartered...more

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The IBank May Someday Be California's Bank

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Yesterday, I wrote about legislation that would authorize local governments to form their own local or regional public banks. Senator Ben Hueso has a somewhat different idea. He has introduced a bill, SB 528, that would...more

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Emerging Trends in the Regulation of Fintech and Blockchain Technology: An Update on the National Fintech Charter

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Given the heavily regulated nature of financial services in the United States, it should not be a surprise that one of the biggest challenges facing the “fintech” industry is regulatory uncertainty. As explained by the...more

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