by Keith Noreika, Brian Johnson and Chris Beckmann | Oct 21, 2022 | Patomak Post
Ruling finds CFPB funding unconstitutional, seeks to distinguish CFPB funding from other self-funded agencies. Fifth Circuit vacates 2017 Payday Lending Rule on grounds that it was promulgated using funds obtained outside of the Congressional appropriations process,...
by Bryan Hubbard and Keith Noreika | Oct 12, 2022 | Patomak Post
While a recession is a mere technicality, inflation and other adverse economic factors are already working to make the risks in the mortgage industry that have accumulated over a 13-year expansion more likely to become reality. How nearly $12 trillion in outstanding...
by Patomak Global Partners | Oct 3, 2022 | In the News, Patomak Post
Patomak Global Partners today announced former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Deputy Director and Alston & Bird Partner Brian Johnson joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Banking Supervision and Regulation Group. “Brian adds deep experience...
by Patomak Global Partners | Sep 6, 2022 | Patomak Post
From September 8 – 9, the Practicising Law Institute (PLI), in cooperation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will host The SEC Speaks program. This two-day event provides essential updates on the current initiatives and priorities of the...
by Keith Noreika | Aug 26, 2022 | Patomak Post
Federal Reserve outlines step-by-step process for banks considering crypto-related activities. Despite efforts to add controls to crypto activities, several senators still believe crypto-related activities pose too great a risk for national banks and federal savings...
by Keith Noreika | Aug 24, 2022 | Patomak Post
Innovation is driven by ideas and intellectual property worth billions of dollars. Financial institutions should assess their risk and protect their intellectual property in the same way they maintain cyber security—proactively. Conversely, as financial institutions...