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Hot Topics in Bank Supervision

by Sanford M. Brown and Cliff Stanford

What Are Bank Directors so Worried About?

by Trace Blankenship

Five action areas that should be on the board's agenda now.

Does A Joint Bank Account Automatically Contain A Right Of Survivorship?

by Anthony J. Enea

A joint bank account is a ubiquitous and popular way to own an account with one’s spouse, children, loved ones and friends.

Does Your Law Firm Need a COO?

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank explains how having a chief operating officer can help with law firm growth plans, business management, client acquisition and daily operations.

Contingency Fee Law Firm Valuation: What Factors Matter for Financing?

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank offers information on the valuation of a contingency law firm and the financing options they offer to support law firm growth strategies.

How to Easily Acquire Smart Financing for Sustainable Law Firm Growth

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank explains what private equity is and why many private equity firms are finding it more advantageous over more traditional forms of financing.

An Imprudent Customer and His Money Reunited: Fos Imposes A New Duty On Banks To Prevent Fraud

by Michael Chaaya

"The Financial Ombudsman Service Australia (FOS) issued a Determination whereby a bank had to reimburse a customer for money sent to an offshore ‘boiler room’ known to the bank to be a scam."

The No-Stress Way to Efficiently Fund a Law Firm

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank explains how many lawyers who are starting their own firms can identify a strategic banking partner to offset the difficulties of self-funding.

A Hectic Autumn Lies Ahead for Financial Institutions

by Francisco Uría

All these new regulations share certain common features: they impact on almost all areas of a bank across the board (legal counsel, legislative compliance, business, technology, etc.).

Justice Gorsuch’s Strange Detour in Alien Tort Statute Case

by Motley Rice

Justice Neil Gorsuch wasn’t a member of the U.S. Supreme Court back in 2004, when the justices ruled in Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain (124 S.Ct. 2739) that in certain limited circumstances, foreign nationals can use a 1789 law, the Alien Tort Statute, to sue in U.S. courts for violations of the law of nations.

The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions

by Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano

In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).

Trial Lawyers Protect Employees, Make Workplaces Safer

by Esquire Bank

Trial lawyers Jeffrey Laffey and Sean Flaherty fight hard for injured workers because of their own personal experiences with the aftermath of workplace injuries.

How a Trial Lawyer Overcame Adversity and Is Paying It Forward

by Esquire Bank

After fighting to take the bar exam, Matt Nakajima continues to beat the odds for his clients as a personal injury trial lawyer, winning millions in settlements.

Civil Litigation: How Trial Lawyers’ Efforts Help Communities

by Esquire Bank

There are many upfront costs when trying cases on a contingency fee model. However, Reza Torkzadeh is willing to fight to get the justice his clients deserve.

Trial Lawyers Fight to Protect Individuals from Abuse

by Esquire Bank

With Esquire Bank's financial support, Elise Sanguinetti was able to challenge and end the Forced Arbitration Act. Her legislation continues to help other trial lawyers attain justice for abuse survivors.

3 Ways Contingency Fee Law Firms Provide Equal Access to Justice

by Esquire Bank