Contributor : Rob Azarow

Article | September 7th, 2022

Regulatory Crackdown on Deposit Insurance Misrepresentation

The FDIC and other bank regulators are moving to ensure that the practices of third parties do not threaten the banking industry or its customers.

By: Robert Azarow, Monique Holmes, Howard Hyde, Kevin Toomey
Article | September 7th, 2021

ESG Disclosure on the Horizon for Financial Institutions

Banks should consider how a potential mandate of environmental, social and governance disclosures would affect other aspects of their overall corporate governance.

By: Robert Azarow, Erik Walsh, Paul Nabhan
Article | March 11th, 2019

How A New Court Decision Could Change Bank M&A

A December 2018 Delaware Supreme Court ruling about a “material adverse effect” could change how some banks approach their next deal.

By: Robert Azarow, Marianna Shelenkova
Article | September 14th, 2018

Dodd-Frank Reform Creates New Strategic Considerations For Community Banks

Here are the questions your bank should be answering with a new regulatory framework in place.

By: Robert Azarow, Kevin Toomey
Article | February 16th, 2018

Getting Ready for Proxy Season: Changes to Section 162(m)

Boards should examine executive compensation plans in light of the new tax law.

By: Robert Azarow, Kathleen Wechter, Douglas Pelley
Article | August 25th, 2017

A Cautionary Tale for Compensation Committee Members

A consent order levied against the director of a small Wisconsin bank reminds committee members to thoroughly execute their duties.

By: David Freeman, Robert Azarow, Eleni Zanias, Michael Mancusi, Kevin Toomey, Kathleen Wechter
Article | May 31st, 2017

What Recent Deals Say about the Federal Reserve’s Focus on Fair Lending

A review of the latest bank mergers and acquisitions reveals a Federal Reserve focus on fair lending compliance.

By: Robert Azarow, Eleni Zanias, Kevin Toomey, Robert Fischbeck
Article | February 22nd, 2016

It’s Time to Add Legal Analysis to the Due Diligence Process

Banks typically analyze financial issues when valuing a bank before a possible sale or acquisition. But should they be adding legal due diligence to the valuation analysis?

By: Robert Azarow, Brian McCormally, Pratin Vallabhaneni
Article | November 21st, 2014

Selling Your Bank? How to Manage the Regulatory Headaches

Arnold & Porter attorneys write about how to make sure your M&A deal is regulator-proof.

By: Brian McCormally, Robert Azarow, Eleni Zanias