Counsel to National Mortgage Servicer Defending Consumer Protection Claims and Affirming on Appeal Second Trial Judge’s Authority to Rule Conversely on Second Summary Judgment

Served as counsel to lender/servicer in defense of multi-count counterclaim for damages in context of foreclosure action, affirmed on appeal following differing decisions by original and successor trial judge.

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Governments Extend a Safety Net for SVB Depositors while Signature Bank Shutters

On March 12, 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury), Federal Reserve (Fed) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a “Joint Statement” confirming that depositors of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) “will have access to all...

Missouri Supreme Court Ruling: An Update on Unilateral Mistake and Party Intent in Estate Planning

As we previously reported on May 3, 2022 , in April 2022, the Missouri Court of Appeals in Singleton v. Singleton, et al ., held that a mistake in a deed is purely unilateral...

Staying Ahead of Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse

On Mar. 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) closed after a run on the bank, causing the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis and the second-largest in U.S. history. Nearly simultaneously, the...

A Cautionary Case on the Use of Model Disclosures by Financial Institutions

“A good template serves as a guide, not gospel. It must be adapted to fit the facts. That is what should have happened here.” – Hon. Stephanos Bibas The District Court for the District...

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USFN Names Armstrong Teasdale 2022 Award of Excellence Recipient

U.K. Quarterly Corporate Update, September 2022

First Prohibition Orders under U.K. NSI Act 2021 Target Acquisition of Technology In July 2022, the U.K. Government used its powers under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act) – which is, in...

A Cautionary Tale in Drafting and Exercising Lease Renewal Options

The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion on an unlawful detainer action involving a tenant who sought, and ultimately failed, to exercise an option to renew its lease...

Missouri Votes to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana

Yesterday, Missouri voters passed Amendment 3, making Missouri the 20th state to legalize adult use of marijuana. On average, a state’s marijuana sales increase over 300% after transitioning from a medical state to an...

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