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Protecting Your Institution from Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation

By Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, News, Publications
The article was originally published by ABA Bank Compliance in May-June 2018. In everyday language, “frivolous” is defined as “silly” and “not having any serious purpose or value.” The legal definition of “frivolous” is “lacking in any arguable basis or merit in either law or fact.” Most defendants in litigation…
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Amy Drushal Authors Article for ABA Bank Compliance Discussing Frivolous Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation

By Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Financial Services, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, News, Publications
Amy Drushal authored the article “Protecting Your Institution from Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation,” published in the May/June 2018 edition of the American Bankers Association’s Bank Compliance magazine. Given the uptick in frivolous claims brought by plaintiffs under the FCRA, financial institutions must be prepared to protect themselves from Fair…
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Lori V. Vaughan and Megan W. Murray Author Article in ABI Journal Discussing Future-Advance Clauses

By Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Business Transactions, Financial Services, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, News, Publications
This article was originally published by the ABI Journal in April 2018.   Future-advance (or “dragnet”) clauses can be found in most loan documents today, but have you ever considered whether you can enforce them? One could easily argue that loaned money is collectable, either under the promissory note or…
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Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke Co-Author Article for Chief Executive Discussing Sexual Harassment and Liability During the #MeToo Movement

By Employment, News, Publications
Employment Law attorneys Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke co-authored the article “Protecting Your Organization During the #MeToo Movement,” published by Chief Executive on March 6, 2018, addressing liability organizations might face for sexual harassment claims and providing tips for executives on implementing an effective anti-harassment policy and responding to claims.…
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