James Stevens, co-leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Financial Services Industry Group, was quoted in the January 31, 2025 Banking Dive article, “Banking Sector Girds for M&A Uptick in 2025.”
Banking Sector Girds for M&A Uptick in 2025
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2024 State AG Year in Review
State attorneys general (AGs) continue to play a pivotal role as innovators, shaping the regulatory environment by leveraging their expertise and resources to influence policy and practice. The public-facing nature of AG offices across the U.S. compels them to respond to constituent concerns on abbreviated timetables. This political sensitivity, combined with the AGs’ authority to
Securities Investigations and Enforcement Newsletter – January 2025
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Please join Troutman Pepper Locke for a discussion hosted by the Atlanta Bar Association with Regional Securities and Exchange Commission Directors Nicholas Grippo (Philadelphia Regional Office) and Nekia Jones (Atlanta Regional Office) on the SEC’s 2025 enforcement and
The AGA: Bipartisan Collaboration and Tackling AI Challenges
In a recent interview, Karen White, the executive director of the Attorney General Alliance (AGA), discussed the organization’s impactful partnership with PBS, its involvement in the Bipartisan Leadership Project, and its proactive stance on artificial intelligence (AI). Originally a regional group, the AGA has grown into a significant force addressing complex issues through bipartisan collaboration
NCUA’s New Board Chairman Hauptman Outlines His Priorities for Agency
This week, President Trump designated National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman as the thirteenth Chairman of the NCUA Board. Hauptman succeeds Todd Harper as NCUA Chairman. In the press release announcing his appointment, Chairman Hauptman said, “I am deeply honored that President Trump has asked me to serve as Chairman of NCUA.
NCUA’s New Board Chairman Hauptman Outlines His Priorities for Agency
This week, President Trump designated National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman as the thirteenth Chairman of the NCUA Board. Hauptman succeeds Todd Harper as NCUA Chairman. In the press release announcing his appointment, Chairman Hauptman said, “I am deeply honored that President Trump has asked me to serve as Chairman of NCUA.
Predicting Where State AGs Will Direct Their Attention in 2025
Published in Law360 on January 22, 2025. © Copyright 2025, Portfolio Media, Inc., publisher of Law360. Reprinted here with permission.
In the first installment of this two-part article, state attorneys general across the U.S. took bold action in 2024 to address what they perceived as unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and
FDIC Acting Chairman Hill Outlines Near-Term Policy Direction
On January 20, Travis Hill became the Acting Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Following his remarks on FDIC policy issues on January 10 at the American Bankers Association, in his first statement as Acting Chairman, Hill highlighted various priorities and mentioned new initiatives, emphasizing a commitment to regulatory reform, innovation, and a
Looking Back at 2024’s Noteworthy State AG Litigation
Published in Law360 on January 15, 2025. © Copyright 2025, Portfolio Media, Inc., publisher of Law360. Reprinted here with permission.
State attorneys general across the U.S. took bold steps in 2024 to address unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and data security, financial transparency, children’s internet safety, and other overall consumer protection
CFPB Issues a Roadmap for States Days Before Trump Takes Office
This article was republished on insideARM on January 23, 2025 and in their newsletter on January 27, 2025.
As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) anticipates a shift in its leadership with the incoming administration of President Trump, the Bureau has released a report titled “Strengthening State-Level Consumer Protections.” This report