On Technical.ly's Builders Live podcast, Chris Wink spoke to Ballard attorney Kimberly W. Klayman about the role attorneys play in the modern startup ecosystem. Listen: bit.ly/3T2JMYq

In this week’s episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast, we discuss what leads Fintechs to consider becoming banks, the reasons they may not want to, and what regulators seem to think of the Fintech-to-bank transition. Listen here: bit.ly/4dUQkA8

Steve Park, co-leader of our Infrastructure practice, is a fitting selection for City & State PA’s 2024 Trailblazers in Building & Infrastructure: “one of the most influential Pennsylvanians in the key sectors of building and infrastructure.” More here: bit.ly/3MkEhjR

Don't forget to register for our Sept. 12 Minneapolis #LifeSciences Boot Camp! We will be joined by Pamela York from Capita3 and Russ Straate from the Venture Center of the University of Minnesota. Register here: bit.ly/4cLgdl3

Congratulations to Philadelphia Youth Basketball on opening its new facility in North Philadelphia. Bart Mellits (below right, with fellow project booster Bruce Goodman of Goodman Properties), led a pro bono team that helped make the project a reality. bit.ly/3ACmstY

A 22-lawyer team from Ballard Spahr represented Asensus Surgical in its merger with Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. Read more about the transaction in this press release: bit.ly/4dHyKQt #Merger #MedicalDevice #HealthCare

Our professional growth and partnership pipeline program is a finalist for Best Professional Development Initiative in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Industry Awards. Winners will be announced in November at the annual awards event in New York City. bit.ly/3YXAVLj

In this week's Consumer Finance Monitor #podcast episode, Alan Kaplinsky leads a group of our attorneys in a deep dive in to the CFPB's latest attempt to augment its supervisory and enforcement authorities through aggressive rulemaking. bit.ly/3z6ynQk

Our offices are closed today. Have a safe and happy #LaborDay!

Gregory Seltzer led our team that advised New Heights, a company owned by Jason and Travis Kelce, on the recently signed landmark contract for distribution of the brothers’ podcast, New Heights. The deal highlights Greg’s work in sports and entertainment. bit.ly/3Xtxrin

Federal regulators have concerns about RealPage, which they allege apartment managers can use to enable price fixing. Legal Dive spoke to a partner in our #Antitrust and Competition Group to gain a better sense of what exactly regulators find problematic: bit.ly/4cW630W

Arizona, California, and Nevada are mulling #Zoning relief measures in the hopes of prompting more #AffordableHousing development. Read this advisory for further information: bit.ly/3My3ZBO

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The latest episode of our Business Better podcast takes a closer look at federal banking regulators' efforts to enhance and modernize anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism compliance programs under the Bank Secrecy Act. bit.ly/3Z6dijM #AML #FinCEN

Regulations under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA will require health plans and health care providers to take action to meet new requirements. Decision-makers at health plan sponsors and providers should read this alert: bit.ly/3Xy9d6S

In this Technical.ly piece, a partner in our Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Group looks at the downward trend of female founders and what might turn it around. Read more: bit.ly/4dSm09E #Startups #Founders

Ballard Spahr and Lane Powell PC will combine in 2025, expanding the ways we can go beyond for clients. After the combination, Ballard Spahr will have more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices. Read more about it here: bit.ly/4cYauZ5

With help from Ballard Spahr, the site of Nick's Fish House—one of Baltimore Peninsula's most popular destinations—has been sold to the trio of restaurateurs who have operated the seafood restaurant since 2015. Read more here: bit.ly/4gjjHhC #Baltimore #Restaurants

Check out highlights and the full recording of a recent webinar exploring the period of severe unpredictability regulated businesses may find themselves in following the upending of the #ChevronDeference Doctrine. Alan Kaplinsky hosts the conversation: bit.ly/4d1PXD2

Edward Rendell, our colleague and former Philadelphia mayor and PA governor, has been inducted into The Bond Buyer Hall of Fame, recognizing his accomplishments as a pioneer in municipal bond financing for public infrastructure projects. Read More: bit.ly/4gkSZ8e