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Regulators sanction Standard Chartered Bank
ALBANY (AP) — New York regulators have reached agreement for Standard Chartered Bank to pay a $300 million penalty and suspend dollar exchanges through its New York branch for high-risk […]
Court limits judge’s say over $285M Citigroup deal
NEW YORK — A judge overstepped his authority when he blocked a $285 million settlement between Citigroup Inc. and government regulators over toxic mortgage securities, a federal appeals court panel […]
Regulators act to require stronger bank capital
WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators are acting to require U.S. banks to build a sturdier financial base to lessen the risk that they could collapse and cause a global meltdown. The […]
Regulators propose stricter rule for big banks
WASHINGTON — Regulators took a step Tuesday toward requiring eight of the largest U.S. banks to meet a stricter measure of health to reduce the threat they pose to the […]
Hearings on ‘forced’ insurance in foreclosure
ALBANY — New York regulators say premiums for so-called “force-placed” insurance have more than tripled since 2004, producing enormous profits for insurers and the banks that take out policies when […]
NY regulators: Michaels pays $1.8M settlement
Michaels Stores, a Texas-based arts and crafts supplier, has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle deceptive-advertising charges leveled by New York state regulators. Under a settlement announced Monday with state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman ...
Large US banks must report to regulators
WASHINGTON — The largest U.S. banks will be required to show regulators how they would break up and sell off their assets if they are in danger of failing. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. voted 3-0 to approve the rules ...
Chinese-based firms on U.S. exchanges face fraud charges
After dozens of companies based in China went public in the United States over the past five years, regulators are uncovering fraud at some, cooling down what has become a hot sector of the stock market. Since March, more than 24 Chinese-based firms disclosed accounting problems or auditor resignations.
Regulators balk at demands for foreclosure reports
WASHINGTON — Banking regulators refused to commit to releasing details of their investigations into illegal foreclosure practices by the nation's largest banks. Appearing before a Senate panel Thursday ...
Fed boss: Regulators looking into foreclosure mess
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal banking regulators are examining whether mortgage companies cut corners on their own procedures when they moved to foreclose on people's homes, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday.
FDIC targets failed bank execs with legal action
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have authorized legal action against more than 50 executives and directors of collapsed U.S. banks as they seek to recover about $1 billion in losses.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Criminal possession of a weapon: People v. Burgess
- Second Circuit – Conflict of laws: Maritime Law Matter of the Complaint of Verplanck Fire District
- Fourth Department – Long-arm jurisdiction: McInnis v. A.O. Smith Water Products, et al.
- Fourth Department – Right to counsel: People v. Maull
- Court of Appeals – Vehicle stop: People v. Ehinmiakhena
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Akeem M.
- Fourth Department – Request to proceed pro se: People v. Love
- Fourth Department – Zoning: Kotary v. Town of Floyd
- Fourth Department – Aggravated driving while intoxicated: People v. Joyner-Pounds
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Jones
- Fourth Department – Child visitation: Hoover v. Ester
Law News
- Lawsuit claims Chili man was cheated out of home equity
- Appeals court affirms custody issue, but reverses $18,000 sanction
- NY appeals court reverses child custody decision, remits case to Family Court
- Donald Chesworth retires after distinguished legal career
- Lawsuit accuses Rochester police of property damage during search
- Five attorneys honored by Monroe County Bar Association
- Split NY appeals court affirms manslaughter conviction
- Fourth Department rules ‘law office failure’ does not excuse late filing
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