PPP Loan Investigations: What’s On The Horizon for Banks?
The more that banks can be proactive in preparing for inquiries, the better they will be able to defend themselves.
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ABA, State Associations Urge Rejection of State-Level Model Data Bill
ABA and 49 state bankers associations today urged the Uniform Law Commission to reject a draft of model state-level legislation on consumer data privacy that does not provide sufficient exemptions for banks, which are already subject to stringent federal data security standards and includes the potential for banks to be subject to lawsuits.
Supreme Court: FHFA Director May be Removed by President at Will
The Supreme Court ruled today that the structure of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is unconstitutional, given that it has a sole director who may only be removed by the president for cause, not at will.
Podcast: Investigating Fraud in COVID Relief Programs
On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Brian Miller, the Treasury Department special inspector general for pandemic relief, discusses the effectiveness of COVID relief programs and investigations into fraud involving these programs.
The Current State of ADA Digital Enforcement
An increase in lawsuits and other factors mean a larger focus on accessibility of bank digital assets.
What’s in a Name? Why the Same Names May Coexist in the Marketplace.
Context is key: When trying to figure out the trademark application process, how names are used in commerce matters.
Appellate Court Finds Websites Not Covered Under ADA, Sets Up Circuit Split
Websites are not considered “places of public accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to a ruling this week from a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court Ruling Protects Banks’ Ability to Contact Customers
In a significant win for bank customers, the Supreme Court today confirmed that customers can receive important communications from their banks and other companies with whom they do business.
ABA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Visa Merchant Data Breach Compensation Program
The American Bankers Association yesterday filed an amicus brief in the Texas state court case of Visa v. Sally Beauty Holdings.
ABA, Trade Groups Push for COVID-19 Liability Protections
ABA joined more than 580 trade associations representing a broad range of industries in a letter yesterday urging members of Congress to include targeted and temporary liability protections as part of the next COVID-19 relief package.