Partner Stephen Ornstein discusses the #CFPB’s approach to supervision and #enforcement in the first half of 2019 following the agency’s change in leadership last year via Law360. ow.ly/QWj730p5tc2

Partner Lauren Giles, co-leader of our Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology Team, discusses the risks for financial institutions of providing banking services to #cryptocurrency companies. #bankrisk ow.ly/4Uyu50xfkja

When and how should #banks reopen physical locations? bankdirector.com/committees/gov…

Banks used #technology enabling virtual or remote interactions during the #pandemic, increasing risks associated with #IT security. ow.ly/8YLn50zYpFu

No more grading on a curve: OCC revamps its Community Reinvestment Act rules. We distill the new framework into 4 basic changes. ow.ly/Kp7350zZg8t

The DOJ Antitrust Division has many questions before it considers revising its Bank Merger Competitive Review Guidelines. You have until October 1 to answer them. ow.ly/eMmx50BnxWq

Writing for Texas Bankers Association, partners Sandy Brown and Patrick Hanchey analyze the recent surge in #banking mergers and acquisitions, as well as factors that may curb future consolidation. #MandA ow.ly/v0W550IzJhh

We are pleased to represent Riverbend Lending in its planned acquisition by Redwood Trust. #MandA ow.ly/9LBk50J1v7m

Speaking with Bloomberg Law, partner Patrick Hanchey discusses the potential impacts of the FDIC and OCC’s review of their #bank merger review processes. #bankinglaw ow.ly/upxU50JgXs2

As federal regulators review the #bank #merger process, partner Patrick Hanchey comments in this Banking Dive article about considerations for banks currently contemplating a merger. ow.ly/5Wsb50JiLhQ

Speaking with Compliance Week partner Patrick Hanchey discusses key compliance considerations for banks amidst recent industry turmoil. #banking #bankinglaw ow.ly/egLT50NtUlA

What could cause your bank to break? Internal stress tests can help banks answer this question; most use the exercise but it could be more rigorous. Find out how: bankdirector.com/issues/risk-is… Brandon Koeser Patrick Hanchey

We were proud to represent Oconee Financial, holding company for Oconee State Bank, in its recent acquisition of Elberton Federal Savings & Loan Association and its related common stock offering. #MandA bit.ly/3YtdTJY

Writing in Law360, partner Patrick Hanchey reviews notable Texas #banking updates from Q4 2023.

How might the presidential election reshape the #fintech regulatory landscape? Partner Patrick Hanchey discusses with S&P Global Market Intelligence. #banking #crypto bit.ly/3yleEMH

FinCEN is increasing the reporting obligations for certain money services businesses in Texas and California. Our #Financial Services and #WhiteCollar teams highlight the key takeaways. bit.ly/4hxf4A9

Speaking with The Deal by With Intelligence, partner Patrick Hanchey discusses how #banks can navigate the current #MandA environment and comments on #PrivateEquity interest in the banking industry. bit.ly/42JLYb3

In Banking Dive, partner Patrick Hanchey discusses the proposed #GENIUS Act and how it may impact #stablecoin market activity. #Cryptocurrency bit.ly/45014fA

In Banking Dive, partner Patrick Hanchey discusses why #stablecoin issuers might apply for a national trust charter and how a national trust charter differs from a traditional national #bank charter. #Cryptocurrency bit.ly/4eRyakN