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Sales under the Oregon Receivership Code as an Alternative to Foreclosure
Commercial loan documents typically include provisions granting a lender the right to obtain appointment of a receiver following a loan default. Historically, these provisions were most often used by lenders to put in place a receiver to collect rent...
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Federal Regulators Continue to Encourage Special Purpose Credit Programs
In a recent interagency statement, the federal banking regulators highlighted the availability of Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) as a tool for financial institutions to expand access to credit for underserved communities. The industry has al...
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SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Revised Board Diversity Disclosure Deadlines
On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposed rule change with regard to upcoming disclosure deadlines in Nasdaq Listing Rules 5605 and 5606. The rule change aligns the disclosure deadlines in the rules with c...
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Ninth Circuit Expands Securities Seller Liability to Social Media Promoters
On December 21, 2022, the Ninth Circuit sent a holiday gift to investor plaintiffs and a stocking full of coal to promoters advertising on social media. If you are thinking about touting your business plan on Instagram, think again. The court held fo...
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SEC Rule Amendments on Insider Trading Arrangements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held an open meeting on December 14, 2022, in part, to consider amendments to Rule 10b5-1 and related disclosure rules, including Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, insider trading policies, and issuer and insider...
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Meet Diana Ramos, Our Newest Financial Services Attorney
The Miller Nash financial services industry team is thrilled to welcome Diana Ramos. Diana is a seasoned banking industry professional who will be working in our Portland office. She assists banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions with...
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