Earlier this week, the FDIC proposed rules related to FDIC pass-through insurance coverage. These rules could have a significant impact on bank-fintech partnerships, including some partnerships for programs that do not promise FDIC coverage to end customers. This webinar will analyze the proposed rules, and identify ways we think it could impact these partnerships (including some that may not be obvious). We’ll also weigh in on how industry leaders can shape the rule during the public comment period.

In this episode, “Closing Preparation and Communications,” hosts Lauren and Brian are pleased to welcome Mike Baynes, an accomplished entrepreneur and co-founding partner of Lower.com. They discuss cultural elements to consider when identifying a potential closing team, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to determine the inner circle best positioned to bring the companies together. As emotions heighten nearing the closing, we stress the importance of managing employee expectations and concerns to conducting pulse checks and identifying early wins that reflect the bright future of the company.

Join us for a new episode of our quarterly AI Legislative Update.

As we near the end of Q1, we are excited to host a discussion with our very own Stephen Lilley (Cybersecurity partner at Mayer Brown) on the constantly evolving global landscape of AI regulation, and the changes that have been rolled out since last we spoke.

In this episode, we explore two emerging camps that AI legislation seems to consistently fall into:

The EU/Canada/Australia Approach: This approach emphasizes the establishment of comprehensive legislation that outlines clear roles and obligations for various stakeholders within the AI supply chain.

The US/UK Approach: In contrast, the US and UK have adopted a sectoral enforcement model, focusing on applying AI principles and regulations within specific industries or sectors.

Join BioUtah president & CEO Kelvyn Cullimore and Mayer Brown’s Vera Nackovic in a discussion about current trends and issues in the life sciences industry.

In this episode, "Third Party Consents – Warehouse Facilities and Regulatory Approvals," hosts Lauren and Brian are pleased to welcome back Steve Smith, along with two partners from Mayer Brown: Krista Cooley and Susannah Schmid. We discuss how best to approach warehouse lenders with respect to the consent process. This discussion includes outreach efforts and what essential points the parties should be prepared to address. Our guests also share some strategies for collaborating with warehouse lenders and other emerging trends regarding legal terms. We conclude the episode by discussing the consent process pertaining to a "change of control" in an equity transaction and obtaining branch office approvals for a platform sale.

In this episode, "Definitive Agreement Terms and Negotiations," hosts Lauren and Brian are joined by Jennifer Fuller and Michael Linger of Houlihan Lokey and Michael Serafini of Mayer Brown. We begin by reminding our listeners of common deal structures prevalent in mortgage M&A and provide an overview of the material terms in the agreements. Our guests from Houlihan Lokey then delve into considerations for originators and servicers, explore how bankers can be helpful if there are sticking points in negotiations, and we conclude the episode by sharing our predictions for the evolving landscape in 2024.

Tune in to a special episode of “The AI Legislative Update,” which will cover the December 8 deal reached on the EU AI Act — the first comprehensive AI law in the world. Listen in as guest speakers Ana Bruder and Oliver Yaros, partners in Mayer Brown’s Frankfurt and London offices, respectively, discuss the wide-reaching effects the EU AI Act will have around the world, including the potential impact to US companies developing or using AI, due to its extraterritorial reach.

In this episode, “Fair Lending Due Diligence,” hosts Lauren and Brian are joined by David Skanderson, Vice President at Charles River Associates, and Tori Shinohara, a partner at Mayer Brown and a member of the Consumer Financial Services practice. We discuss key fair lending legal risks to consider when conducting mortgage due diligence, including how companies can employ statistical testing methods to assess these risks. We also explore the inherent nature of these risks and how to determine their materiality, while highlighting what acquirers should look for in terms of controls and monitoring when conducting due diligence on target companies for fair lending risk.

Listen to the inaugural episode of our new series: The AI Legislative Update w/ Arsen and Howard.

This quarterly audio series will give you the scoop on all things AI legislation. It will cover existing state and federal laws and policies that regulate AI, the bills being presented to address AI, and what’s necessary for your business to develop, adapt to and use AI.

In this episode, hosts Lauren Pryor and Brian Hale are joined by three seasoned Mayer Brown attorneys: Stephanie Vasconcellos, Kim Leffert, and Peter Kim. They discuss key considerations for diligence in equity and asset transactions, including corporate and employment matters such as employee classification. They will also consider the complexities that arise with respect to retention and compensation arrangements and highlight important decisions for parties as they enter the post-closing transition phase.