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Media Mentions – April 26, 2010

With attorneys and staff worldwide, Bryan Cave attorneys often make the news.  Sometimes media mentions highlight the firm’s involvement with notable clients, sometimes the individual accomplishments of attorneys and staff.  Recent media mentions of attorneys in Bryan Cave’s financial institutions practice include:

Blanchard in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Partner Jerry Blanchard was quoted April 8 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the stepped-up scrutiny of real estate lenders in economic hard times.
Moeling in Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Chronicle
Atlanta Partner Walt Moeling was quoted April 17 by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on recent bank failures in Georgia mountain communities, and how the boom and bust of the vacation home market hit the Ellijay area. Moeling also was quoted April 2 in the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding Georgia banks venturing into the stock market.
Rinearson, Strahlberg in Paybefore Update
New York Partner Judith Rinearson and Chicago Associate Margo Hirsch Strahlberg authored an article outlining key aspects of the Federal Reserve Board’s final gift card rules in connection with Title IV of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the CARD Act) in the March edition of Paybefore Update. Rinearson, Strahlberg and DC Counsel John ReVeal will present a webinar on this topic from 2 to 3 p.m. EST Wednesday, April 28.
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Media Mentions March 12, 2010

With attorneys and staff worldwide, Bryan Cave attorneys often make the news.  Sometimes media mentions highlight the firm’s involvement with notable clients, sometimes the individual accomplishments of attorneys and staff.  Recent media mentions of attorneys in Bryan Cave’s financial institutions practice include:

Blanchard in Financial Industry Outlets

Atlanta Partner Jerry Blanchard was quoted Feb. 25 by Bank Info Security and Cuinfosecurity.com and Feb. 23 on Financial Fraud Law.com concerning the high number of banks and credit unions that continue to fail nationwide, despite what many see as a turnaround in the economy.

Moeling in Business Week, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Partner Walt Moeling was quoted Feb. 25 in a BusinessWeek/Bloomberg article regarding the new investment group BSE Management LLC, which hopes to raise $1 billion to buy failed lenders in the Southeast U.S. He also was quoted Feb. 28 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on what happens when FDIC officials arrive to take over a failing bank.

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Blanchard to Speak at Financial Managers Forum on March 16, 2010

On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Jerry Blanchard will be the guest speaker at the Community Bankers Association Financial Managers’ Forum (FMF) Dinner Series.  Jerry will speak on the important topic “Managing Through an Enforcement Action.”

The 2010 FMF Dinner Series is held at the Villa Christina, 400 Summit Blvd., Atlanta, GA.  The dinner schedule, along with the pricing is listed below.  You may register online on the CBA’s website.

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2010 Banking and Finance Law CLE

On Friday, February 19, 2010, Jerry Blanchard will be presiding at the annual Banking and Finance Law CLE co-sponsored by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Georgia and the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia.  Early registration is $160, while on-site registration will be $180. The program is targeted towards attorneys licensed in Georgia, but other attorneys and bankers are welcome as well.  You can view the program brochure or register online.

Jerry will also be speaking about recent lender liability decisions and Rob Klingler will be presenting a regulatory and legislative update.  Presentations are also scheduled on the state of banking in Georgia, failing bank liquidations, an analysis of the deal conducted by State Bank & Trust Company, and preparing for director and officer litigation.  A panel of regulators from the state and FDIC will also address current issues.

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Media Mentions January 29, 2010

With attorneys and staff worldwide, attorneys in Bryan Cave’s financial institutions practice often make the news. Sometimes media mentions highlight the firm’s involvement with notable clients, sometimes the individual accomplishments of attorneys and staff. Recent media mentions include:

Blanchard in Atlanta Business Chronicle, Florida Business Journals

Atlanta Partner Gerald Blanchard was quoted Jan. 13 in the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds and how most TARP recipients have, in fact, repaid their debts with interest. He also was quoted Jan. 6 in the Palm Beach Daily Business Review (republished in the Miami Daily Business Review) on how new banking regulations out of DC could affect small community banks’ ability to lend money.

Klingler in U.S. Banker

Atlanta Associate Robert Klingler was quoted in the February edition of U.S. Banker on how to jump start the economy. The article focused on small business loans and particularly President Obama’s call to use TARP funds to make more capital available to community banks that agree to increase their small-business lending.

Moeling in Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ABA Banking Journal

Atlanta Partner Walt Moeling was quoted Jan. 21 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding how most bank depositors have emerged relatively unscathed from failed banks due in large part to the fact that the FDIC insures deposits up to $250,000 per account. He also was quoted in the December edition of the ABA Banking Journal concerning the commercial real estate (CRE) appraisal process. Many community bankers are waiting to see whether regulators might make the process of CRE exams and appraisals easier in the future.

Wheeler in Birmingham Business Chronicle

Atlanta Partner Jim Wheeler was quoted Jan. 15 in the Birmingham Business Chronicle on how many banks have successfully shed their books of unprofitable loans to interested buyers. Most also have sold their more valuable bad assets, he said.

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