How to Contend With a 21st Century Ransom Note
Ransomware attacks are becoming more numerous, sophisticated and costly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Compliance and Risk
Basel Committee Publishes Papers to Guide Work on Climate Risk
The Basel Committee today published two papers on climate-related risk that will serve as a “conceptual foundation” as the committee...
FinCEN Outlines Upcoming Work on Corporate Transparency Act
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Director of the Office of Regulatory Policy Barry Emmert today previewed the implementation process for...
ABA, Financial Groups Raise Concerns about Cyber Incident Notification Proposal
A new proposal by the federal banking agencies requiring that banks notify their primary regulator within 36 hours after developing...
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.
SEC Issues Risk Alert to Firms Offering ESG Investment Vehicles
The Securities Exchange Commission on Friday warned firms of “deficiencies and internal control weaknesses” that examiners have observed in reviews...
Banking Agencies Provide Guidance on Model Risk Management
The federal banking agencies and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today issued a statement on the use of the “Supervisory...
Fannie, Freddie Announce Effective End of ‘GSE Patch’
In lender letters issued this week, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that any loans purchased by the GSEs after...
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...
FDIC Re-opens RFI on Signage, Advertising Requirements
As part of its effort to foster greater transparency, efficiency and innovation, the FDIC is renewing its effort to seek...
