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Supreme Court Update for Banking and Financial Services Professionals

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by Charles W. Prueter At least once a day, I answer my phone only to be greeted by “Heather from account services” or someone alerting me that the “warranty on your vehicle is about to expire.” (The warranty on my car expired 4 years ...Read More

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Q: A borrower passed away, leaving the property to her daughter. The borrower’s outstanding debt remains, and the daughter applied for a loan to pay off the debt. With respect to HMDA requirements, what type of loan is the daughter applying for? A: This ...Read More

Compliance Q&A: Returned Check & Social Security Benefits

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Q: A customer deposited a check into a savings account, the funds from which were made available, and then transferred the funds into a savings account. The savings account receives social security benefits. The check is now being returned. Can the bank exercise the ...Read More

It is Time to Think About M&A

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by Michael S. Murphey, Porter White & Company M&A is Back Say what you will about 2020, Alabama’s banking system changed on a dime to meet the needs of our clients and local economies. Think about it. Branches closed, digital services grew, employee and ...Read More

Fair Lending, CRA, Diversity and Inclusion in Bank M&A

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by Wes Scott and Richard Hills As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, bank merger activity in 2020 was down substantially from the previous year. However, a significant change of course is expected in 2021 and 2022 based upon the general health and capital ...Read More

Compliance Q&A: NACHA and Reg E

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Q: What is the line between relying on the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) warranty and Regulation E requirements in resolving disputes unauthorized transaction disputes? A: Regulation E and NACHA are two requirements that while each govern electronic transactions, run parallel to each ...Read More

Capitol Notes: Regular Session Ends

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The 2021 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature ended its 30th and final legislative day at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, ending one of the more unusual sessions in recent memory. In typical fashion, the last legislative day was full of high drama in both ...Read More

Compliance Q&A: TRID Disclosure Considerations

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Q: We have two consumers applying for a mortgage jointly and have provided the same email address for each applicant. The bank complies with TRID disclosures electronically, how should the bank ensure that each consumer received the disclosure, since the email addresses are the ...Read More

Financial Institutions’ Legal Obligations under ADA Article III

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by Chase Stoecker Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by places of public accommodation. It directs businesses to make “reasonable modifications” to standard business practices when serving people with disabilities. Under Title III of ...Read More

Compliance Q&A: Benefit Accounts

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Q: My customer would like to establish a benefit account for a fundraiser they are doing in their community. What type of account should this be and what documentation is needed? A: Generally, benefit or memorial accounts are accounts that will be used in ...Read More

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