This chapter discusses the principal federal laws, and certain other legal considerations, involved in the acquisition of an insured U.S. bank or thrift (depository institution) by a fore...

In the November 2011 issue of Futures Industry, we discussed the significant uncertainty around the timing of Dodd-Frank swap market reforms and the problems that this uncertainty raised ...

New political administrations often come into office with assumptions, and sometimes clear statements, about how their approach to antitrust enforcement will differ from that of their pre...

The market is abuzz regarding the potential outcomes for American Airlines bondholders whose obligations are secured by American’s slots, gates and routes (SGR). As background, “slots...

The breadth and complexity of the FATCA requirements in the proposed regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury Department pose significant challenges for many foreign funds and other for...

Next year is shaping up another to be another significant year for US regulatory reform. Here are our predictions of 12 key issues for 2012: 1. Oversight of, and challenge to, regulatory ...

In August 2011, the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (“LSTA”) through its Primary Market Committee (“PMC”) published its revised Model Credit Agreement Provisions 2011 (?...

Before the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), indefinite extensions of a debtor’s initial 120-day exclusive period in which to fi...

Law360, New York (December 01, 2011, 3:38 PM ET) — Ten years ago, Enron Corporation — having enjoyed a long reputation of corporate success — became a symbol of corporate greed, exc...