Reuters reported that HSBC Holdings and UBS Group have each agreed to pay $14 million to settle private U.S. litigation accusing them of rigging an interest rate bench mark. read more

JUL 14, 2017 - 6:45 am

Law360 reported that a New Jersey appeals court ruled to throw out a fee award of more than $1.4 million in attorney’s fees to the counsel of Tangible Secured Funding in an equipment lease dispute. read more

JUN 28, 2017 - 6:54 am

The Federal Reserve Board has permanently barred Richard Henderson and Philip Cooper, former employees of Regions Equipment Finance, from the banking industry. read more

JUN 8, 2017 - 8:02 am

DLA Piper announced Michael Silva has joined the firm’s Government Affairs practice in New York. Previously with GE Capital, Silva led a global staff of 700 in overseeing compliance and regulatory activities. read more

JUN 5, 2017 - 7:05 am

Former senior loan officer at JPMorgan Chase pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit fraud for his role in a massive mortgage scheme that cost the bank more than $33 million. read more

MAY 23, 2017 - 6:47 am

The SEC announced an enforcement action requiring Barclays Capital to refund advisory fees or sales charges to clients who were overcharged. read more

MAY 12, 2017 - 7:32 am

The U.S. Attorney’s office in Birmingham, AL announced former senior vice president at Regions Equipment Finance pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in a $5 million bribery and wire fraud scheme. read more

MAY 8, 2017 - 7:29 am

Marks & Associates opened a new office in downtown Atlanta and added Ian J. Platt as a shareholder. read more

APR 27, 2017 - 6:44 am

In an order entered in a class action case filed by doctors alleging Ascentium Capital was involved in a Ponzi scheme, the court said the plaintiffs’ allegations were “woefully deficient” for failing to state claims for relief upon which relief can be granted against Ascentium. read more

APR 21, 2017 - 8:26 am

Several parties are seeking relief from any legal liability for obligations relating to a Ponzi scheme allegedly perpetrated by America’s MHT, Scott Postle, Ascentium Capital and Cliff McKenzie. read more

APR 12, 2017 - 10:46 am

Kenneth C. Greene will serve as legal counsel of The National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers following the departure of Joseph Bonanno. read more

MAR 14, 2017 - 7:01 am

Banc of America Leasing & Capital has filed a complaint against Breakwater Advanced Manufacturing alleging the borrower and guarantors failed to perform on their contractual obligations. read more

FEB 6, 2017 - 8:05 am

The Texas Third Court of Appeals found that the franchise tax deduction for cost of goods sold does not include costs associated with the transportation of rental equipment to lessees. read more

JAN 30, 2017 - 7:03 am

Forbes Energy Services has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas-Corpus Christi Division pursuant to the terms of the previously disclosed Restructuring Support Agreement. read more

JAN 24, 2017 - 6:57 am

The Justice Department, 21 states and the District of Columbia reached a $864 million settlement agreement with Moody’s arising from conduct in the lead up to the financial crisis. read more

JAN 16, 2017 - 7:45 am