Corporate & Securities Law

No change to banking "Four Pillars"
The Treasurer has announced that the Rudd Government will maintain the existing Four Pillars policy for the banking sector. "Accordingly, whatever may be the outcome of the banking merger now under consideration [ie between Westpac and St...

Citigroup Will Acquire Wachovia's Banking Operations with FDIC Assistance
Citigroup and Wachovia reached an agreement-in-principle for Citi to acquire Wachovia's banking operations in An FDIC-assisted transaction. The acquisition will result in a retail bank with 9...

New Banking Codes
The new Business Banking Code and the Banking Code were published at the start of April, together with guidance and a fact sheet giving the key new provisions. The Codes have been given a bit of “press”...

Government to facilitate bank account switching
Following a meeting with the Council of Financial Regulators on 8 February 2008, the Treasurer has announced a package of 4 measures to promote competition in the retail banking market by making it easier for customers to switch accounts between...

New book out! "Retail Banking Services in America: A Passion For Excellence"
Just kidding. Banks don't care. Great lobbyists, we must admit ("we are not worthy..."). Lowest-drawer employees. Peasant customers. You can even generalize about it. Kind of fun...

Citigroup, Wachovia, and Wells Fargo: Round Three
For those who have missed it, Citigroup announced almost two weeks ago an agreement in principle with Wachovia to acquire for $2.1 billion Wachovia?s retail banking operations.  Four days later, Wells Fargo jumped the deal, announcing a merger agreement signed by both boards for Wells Fargo to acquire all of Wachovia...

Power of Attorney and Living Wills for the aged
Options for caring for aging parents

Estate Planning
Documents: durable power of attorney, living will, letter of instruction, and insurance trust

Grandparents Visitation Rights
Every state lets elderly grandparents petition to visit grandchildren

Living Wills and Powers of Attorney
Laws effecting the elderly

Merger Agreement Rejected
Finish Line and Genesco reach $175 million settlement in merger dispute.

Whole Foods Market Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts
Whole Foods Market Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts

Hospira AC Power Cord Recall
Hospira AC Power Cord Recall

Billion Dollar Ice Market
Probed for Price-Fixing

G&J Gourmet Market Cocoa
Recalled for Possible Melamine Contamination

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 85,000 Vehicles for Power Steering Defect
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 85,000 Vehicles for Power Steering Defect