Buckley Sandler LLP






As the financial services industry continues to face a once-in-a-generation overhaul, having the right legal counsel on your team can mean the difference between business success or failure. The attorneys at BuckleySandler LLP have decades of experience representing banks, mortgage lenders and servicers, credit card companies, insurance companies, securities firms and other financial services companies in matters affecting their industry.

Our attorneys are among the leading financial services law practitioners in the country and have a track record of successfully assisting clients in regulatory, enforcement, litigation, transactional and public policy matters. Currently, BuckleySandler represents nine of the 10 largest banks in the United States, eight of the top 10 mortgage servicing companies, the six largest credit card lenders, as well as many community banks and non-bank financial services companies. In the past two decades, our attorneys have acted as lead defense counsel in more than 100 high-stakes class actions, represented our clients in a multitude of state and federal enforcement proceedings, and had a hand in commenting on or drafting a majority of the significant laws that impact the financial services industry.

With more than 150 lawyers in Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and New York focused on financial services law, BuckleySandler helps our clients turn legal, regulatory and legislative challenges into business opportunities.

2/6/12 - Smith and Nephew Resolves FCPA Enforcement Action with DOJ and SEC Re Conduct in Greece

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-06

Smith and Nephew Resolves US FCPA Enforcement Actions for $22.2 Million

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-07 by James T. Parkinson
On February 6, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission announced resolved FCPA enforcement actions against medical device manufacturer, Smith and Nephew Inc., and its UK-based parent company, Smith and Nephew plc.

Special Alert: FinCEN Finalizes New Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Nonbank Mortgage Lenders and Originators

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-08

BuckleySandler Advises EverBank on Acquisition of MetLife Bank's Warehouse Finance Business

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-09

Special Alert: Federal and State Officials Announce Mortgage Servicing Settlement

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-09

Round Table on 20112012 Legal Developments and Trends for the Retail and Fashion Industries

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-19 in New York

Consumer Financial Services Law in Review: 2011's Significant Cases and Emerging Trends

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-13 by Howard A. Eisenhardt, John W. McGuinness and Christina J. Weis

Activism in China Understanding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-23 in New York
James Parkinson will speak at the Activist Investor Conference on January 23-24, 2012 in New York, on a panel entitled

Mortgage Bankers Association Workshop Prepare Now for Fair Lending Reviews and Enforcement

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-24 in Washington

ACI 2nd Latin America Summit on AntiCorruption

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-08 in Sao Paulo
James Parkinson will be speaking on a panel at the ACI Latin America Summit on Anti-Corruption held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on February 8, 2012.

When the Cloud Goes Bust Data Breaches in the Cloud

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-28 in San Francisco
James Shreve will participate in the panel

I Know What You Did with Your Wallet Data Usage and Privacy Considerations

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-29 in Tampa
Panelists will share insights into how privacy principles, data usage policies, and safeguards should be built into new business models for innovative products and services in the mobile wallet environment.

The Credit Crisis and DandO Insurance Coverage Challenges facing Insureds Insurers and Regulators

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-01 in Tucson

The New Era of Consumer Protection and Enforcement The CFPB and Other Initiatives

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-06 in New York

International Association of Privacy Professionals Global Privacy Summit

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-07 in Washington
Margo Tank and James Shreve will be speaking at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit on March 7, 2012.

How Do Publicly Held Community Banks and Holding Companies Comply

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-13 in Nashville
David Baris will be speaking on March 13, 2012 at the ICBA 2012 Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee on

The Privileged Profession Risks Faced by Legal Professionals Advising in International Transactions

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-13 in Paris
James Parkinson will be chairing a panel at the International Bar Association's 10th Annual Anti-Corruption Conference in Paris, France on March 13 and 14, 2012.

Special Alert: Petitioners Withdraw Major Fair Housing Case Pending Before U.S. Supreme Court

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-13
On February 10, the parties in a major fair housing case under review by the U.S. Supreme Court requested that the Court dismiss the case.

FCRA and FACTA Leveraging New Developments in Certification Damages and Preemption

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-21
Donna Wilson will be participating in a CLE webinar entitled "Consumer Finance Class Actions: FCRA and FACTA: Leveraging New Developments in Certification, Damages and Preemption" on March 21, from 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT.

American Bar Association Business Law Section Spring Meeting 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-23 in Las Vegas

Dealing with Enforcement Actions and Insider Liability

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-23 in Las Vegas
David Baris will be speaking in the ABA Banking Law Committee CLE Program on Enforcement on March 23, 2012.

2012 Virginia Bank Directors Symposium

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-29 in Tysons Corner
David Baris will be speaking at the 2012 Virginia Bank Directors Symposium on March 29, 2012 in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Complying With and Responding to New and Emerging Federal and State Enforcement Actions

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-29 in Washington
Andrew Sandler will moderate a panel at ACI's 8th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement.

Bank Director Liability and Practical Steps to Minimize It

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-04-12 in Fort Lauderdale
David Baris will be speaking at the NACD/AABD Bank Director Workshop on April 12th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

PLI Program Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-04-17 in San Francisco
James Parkinson will speak at the PLI program "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2012," on April 17, 2012, in San Francisco, CA.

2012 Marquis National Conference The View from DC CRA HMDA and Fair Lending

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-04-18 in Fort Worth
Andrew Sandler will be speaking at the 2012 Marquis National Conference on April 18, 2012.

PLI Program Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-05-04 in New York
James Parkinson will speak at the PLI program "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2012," on May 4, 2012, in New York, NY.

Compliance Wrap-Up from 2011: Learning from the Deutsche Telecom and Magyar Telekom FCPA Settlement

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-05 by James T. Parkinson
As the books closed on FCPA enforcement for 2011, one final enforcement action came through the door: On December 29th, Magyar Telekom Plc. and Deutsche Telecom AG resolved an FCPA enforcement matter for a combined monetary sanction exceeding $95 million.

BuckleySandler Litigators Obtain Dismissal in FCPA Sting Criminal Trial

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-21
Today, U.S. federal prosecutors abandoned one of the highest profile Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases ever brought by the DOJ.

David Krakoff Quoted in Law360: "Gabon FCPA Execs Decry FBI Tactics, Informant"

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-10 by Christopher Norton
“The government's arrogance blinded it to the obvious,” John Mushriqui's attorney David Krakoff told a Washington federal jury during his closing argument.

David Baris Recognized in SmartCEO

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-12
BuckleySandler partner, David Baris was recognized in the December edition of SmartCEO as a “Go-To Attorney” in the area of Securities, Corporate, Transactional and Regulatory matters.

Corruption in Emerging Markets

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-12 by James T. Parkinson and Leslie Meredith
James Parkinson and Leslie Meredith authored the chapter

BuckleySandler in Parents Magazine: "The Fight For Better Maternity Leave"

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-17

1/17/12 - Japanese trading company Marubeni Corp. settles FCPA charges related to Nigeria LNG project

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-17
Japanese trading company Marubeni Corp. settles FCPA charges related to Nigeria LNG project.

Marubeni Corporation Resolves US FCPA Enforcement Action for $54.6 Million

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-18 by James T. Parkinson
Marubeni Corporation Resolves US FCPA Enforcement Action for $54.6 Million

The CFPB's Early Warning Notice: The Devil's in the Details

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-30 by Robyn C. Quattrone, Lauren R. Randell and Stephen M. LeBlanc

David Krakoff and Lauren Randell Obtain Mistrial for Defendant in FCPA Sting Trial in DC Federal Court

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-01-31
Following a nearly four-month trial and over two weeks of jury deliberations, partner David Krakoff and counsel Lauren Randell successfully obtained a mistrial for John Mushriqui in one of the highest profile Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases ever broug

State Attorneys General Are the New Bank Regulators

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-01 by Jeremiah S. Buckley
Spurred by the financial crisis and its impact on their constituents, state attorneys general appear to be carving out a new role as de facto bank regulators.

The Fair Housing Act, Disparate Impact Claims, and Magner v. Gallagher

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-02-01 by Kirk D. Jensen and Jeffrey P. Naimon
The authors discuss the text of the Fair Housing Act, its legislative history, and the past federal appellate court decisions holding that the FHA permits disparate impact claims.

2011 Anti-Corruption Activity in India

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:14 -0800

2012-03-01 by James T. Parkinson
James Parkinson authored 2011 Anti-Corruption Activity in India, in The International Lawyer (ABA Section of International Law, 2011 Year-in-Review)







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