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Twenty-five Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
Snidely Whiplash kidnaps Nell and, in the show’s opening, ties her to the railroad tracks to get even with his nemesis, Dudley Do-Right, of the famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Menacing music plays.
On September 29, 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) proposed that synthetic LIBOR rates (i.e. ‘Zombie’ LIBOR) be published next year for certain currencies, for a maximum of ten (10) years.
in June, FINRA reminded broker-dealers of their best execution obligations which are derived from common law agency principles and fiduciary obligations. The best execution obligation is incorporated in applicable MSRB rules and, through judicial and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision
Sixty-nine Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2022.
Although this article is focused on tax-exempt debt, the tax ramifications of the LIBOR transition are not limited to the municipal finance world, and the elimination of LIBOR may also have a significant impact on taxable debt, interest swap transactions and other transactions utilizing LIBOR.
Municipal advisors, as well as other regulated entities, should be aware of their general obligations under Federal securities laws and MSRB Rules when formulating advice about securities or products, in particular, if it involves the LIBOR transition.[1] Importantly, municipal issuers and conduit b
On Tuesday, July 13, DC lawmakers unanimously approved emergency legislation that will gradually phase out tenant protections, including the moratorium on evictions.
The best benchmark for a company or a bank primarily depends upon the entity’s debt/interest rate swap situation as summarized below. This analysis also touches on the rationale behind the derivatives market's recent embrace of the move to recommended benchmarks in the US, starting on July 26.
This article summarizes the significant problems with the LIBOR transition in the US as compared to the UK (and the rest of the world).
How challenging is LIBOR Transition proving to be in the US structured finance market?
The 2021 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 49 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 16 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.
As part of the transition to SOFR, an advisory subcommittee of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced last week it is recommending that interdealers exclusively use SOFR rather than LIBOR for linear derivative trades.
Arent Fox is pleased to announce that Real Estate and Corporate Partner Kelli Scheid Smith has been named among the 2021 “Top Women Lawyers” in California by the Daily Journal as a result of her impressive track record of success on behalf of clients as well as her efforts in the pro bono arena.
On Thursday, reverse repo activity was $485 billion – the highest level in the New York Fed’s available records.
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 42 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as leaders in their field.
The transition from LIBOR represents a potential change in the interest rate on a bond.
The goal of a real estate transaction is generally to achieve a transfer of real property mutually sought by buyer and seller. But as a recent arbitration win secured by Arent Fox illustrates, a go-to litigator is sometimes required to address disputes involving real estate deals.
On April 15, Congressional Bancshares, Inc. announced the successful closing of a $345 million private placement of its common stock.
Arent Fox Partner Kirsten Hart and Associate Shahiedah Shabazz will speak at The Seminar Group’s, “Cannabis and Hemp – Business Considerations” Seminar
In an eagerly anticipated action, the Biden Administration announced yesterday the $2.25 trillion dollar “American Jobs Plan,” the first part of the Administration’s Build Back Better Plan.
The Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Executive Board approved several best practices and advisories this month, including GFOA’s Best Practice on Issuing Taxable Debt.
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced the future cessation and loss of representativeness of worldwide LIBOR rates.
Effective as of February 23, 2021, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) have, once again, updated the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.
In recent years, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed two actions with facts so shocking the reader is forced to ask, ‘can this be how the industry really functions?’