Entries by John R. Mussman
The CARES Act
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Melinda Fellner Bramwit ·
John R. Mussman ·
Jill Haley Penwarden ·
Juan Zuniga ·
Phillip Wang ·
March 30, 2020
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The CARES stimulus package provides $2.2 trillion in emergency assistance to those impacted by the novel coronavirus. What follows is a brief description of the major provisions so that you may be aware of what is
Rimon Partners in six states listed in Best Lawyers® again
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Bernays T. (Buz) Barclay ·
Patricia Annino ·
Peng Chen ·
Phillip Quatrini ·
Scott D. Ross ·
John R. Mussman ·
Juan Zuniga ·
Mark S. Lee ·
Lillian Stenfeldt ·
Filmore E. Rose ·
Dale Rieger ·
March 05, 2020
Rimon, P.C. is proud to announce that eleven of its Partners, across nine offices, have once again been honored by Best Lawyers®.
Our honored partners were:
Corporate and International Partner Buz Barclay in New York
Trusts and Estates and Private Client Partner Patricia Annino in Boston
Intellectual Property
OCC and FDIC Propose CRA Modernization Regulations
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John R. Mussman ·
January 31, 2020
On December 12, 2019, the FDIC and OCC issued their long-awaited proposed regulations to Modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (the “Proposed Regulations”). The more complete version of the Proposed Regulations was published in the Federal Register on January 9, 2020,
Rimon Partners in six states listed in Best Lawyers® again
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Patricia Annino ·
Peng Chen ·
Phillip Quatrini ·
Scott D. Ross ·
John R. Mussman ·
Mark S. Lee ·
Bernays T. (Buz) Barclay ·
Lillian Stenfeldt ·
Juan Zuniga ·
Filmore E. Rose ·
August 15, 2019
Rimon, P.C. is proud to announce that ten of its Partners, across eight offices, have once again been honored by Best Lawyers®.
Our honored partners were:
Corporate and International Partner, Buz Barclay in New York,
Trusts and Estates and Private Client Partner Patricia Annino in Boston,
Intellectual Property
Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting
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John R. Mussman
Financial Institutions Committee
Chair: John R. Mussman
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Topics: Regulatory Redux: The Community Reinvestment Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Speakers:
Joseph E. Silvia, Partner, Howard & Howard
John R. Mussman,
Annual Consumer Financial Services Conference
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John R. Mussman
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Conference on Consumer Financial Law
Why You Should Attend
Rimon Partner, John Mussman, will present at the Annual Consumer Financial Services Conference next Thursday and Friday (May 30 and May 31) at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. His discussion will address recent CFPB actions in fair lending. The Conference will
Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting
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John R. Mussman
Financial Institutions Committee
Chair: John R. Mussman
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Topics: A SPRING SMORGASBORD
The Bank Holding Company Act: What constitutes “control”?
Federal Reserve Applications – How to Make the Process Go More Smoothly.
Bank
The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting
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John R. Mussman
Rimon Partner, John Mussman, will be chairing The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting.
The committee topic is Professional Responsibility: Diversity and Inclusion
This conference is aimed to anyone in the Financial arena, Consumer Credit , Commercial Finance & Transactions and Financial & Emerging Technologies.
Date and
OCC to Accept Special Purpose National Bank Charter Applications for Fintech Companies
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John R. Mussman ·
September 05, 2018
In this article, Rimon Partner, John Mussman, reviews the July 31 Comptroller of the Currency announcement that it would begin accepting special purpose national bank charters for fintech companies. The special purpose charter will offer a fintech company that engages in electronic banking or lending activities a national platform
Rimon Partners in Six States and in Israel listed in Best Lawyers® Again
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Patricia Annino ·
Peng Chen ·
Phillip Quatrini ·
Scott D. Ross ·
John R. Mussman ·
Carl Sherer ·
Mark S. Lee ·
Bernays T. (Buz) Barclay ·
Lillian Stenfeldt ·
August 15, 2018
New York, NY -- Rimon, P.C. is proud to announce that ten of its Partners, across eight offices, have once again been honored by Best Lawyers®.
Our honored partners were:
Corporate and International Partner, Buz Barclay in New York,
Trusts and Estates and Private Client Partner Patricia Annino in Boston,
Intellectual
Rimon’s John Mussman Appointed Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Financial Institutions Committee
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John R. Mussman ·
June 13, 2018
Banking and Financial Services Partner, John Mussman, was appointed 2018-19 Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Financial Institutions Committee.
Mr. Mussman represents banks, mortgage lenders, and other financial services providers, focusing on banking and commercial and consumer credit law. He also represents bank affiliates and non-bank
Ten Questions: Case Studies for Professional Responsibility
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John R. Mussman ·
April 26, 2018
On April 25, 2018, John Mussman provided a Professional Responsibility Continuing Legal Education Seminar to The Chicago Bar Association, Financial Institutions Committee. With his former partner David Mann, Holland & Knight, Mr. Mussman presented 10 Case Studies elucidating issues that banking and other business lawyers may confront
D.C. Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of CFPB Single-Director Structure
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John R. Mussman ·
February 01, 2018
On January 31st, the D.C. Circuit ruled that the leadership structure for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau established under the Dodd-Frank Act is consistent with the U.S. Constitution. That the CFPB is headed by a single individual with a five-year term and can be fired only for cause does not impinge on the President’s
CFPB Director Cordray Announces Resignation
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John R. Mussman ·
November 15, 2017
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray has announced his resignation. Although not unexpected, his move may have far-reaching ramifications on the regulatory landscape in consumer finance and residential lending. You can read more here.
John Mussman is a leading banking and financial services
Cast A Long Shadow: The Continued Impact of the “Robust Causality” requirement in Inclusive Communities and the “Concrete Injury” Analysis in Spokeo
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John R. Mussman
On November 8, Mr. Mussman offered a presentation at the Chicago Bar Association -- Financial Institutions Committee -- about the recent case law regarding doctrines developed by the United States Supreme Court in Spokeo v. Robins and Texas Department of Housing v. Inclusive communities project.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Arbitration Rule Overturned by Senate Action
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John R. Mussman ·
November 01, 2017
Rimon Partner John Mussman discusses the Senate’s vote to scuttle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s arbitration rule. The arbitration rule restricted financial service companies from forcing customers into arbitration, made it easier for customers to sue banks and financial firms and arguably would have encouraged class
Rimon Wins Six ACQ5 Global Awards, 2017
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Michael Moradzadeh ·
James C. Chapman ·
John R. Mussman ·
August 11, 2017
We are delighted to announce that ACQ5 (Acquisition Finance Magazine) recognized Rimon, two of its partners, and Rimon's CEO with six awards. Rimon was named the US Compliance Law Firm of the Year, California Technology Law Firm of the Year, and California Sports & Entertainment Law Firm of the Year. Additionally, Michael Moradzadeh,
Partner John Mussman served as a silver sponsor of the 2017 Heroes Curing Childhood Cancer Gala
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John R. Mussman
Mr. Mussman was a proud sponsor of The Heroes Curing Childhood Cancer event which took place at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C, on February 25, 2017. This annual fundraiser provides vital funds for pediatric cancer patient care and research at Children's National Organization. The event has raised over $3 million since its inception and
New California Finance Lender Licensing and Residential Mortgage Lending Act Regulations Effective September 28, 2016: Financial Institution Subsidiaries and Affiliates Now Subject to Licensure!
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John R. Mussman ·
September 07, 2016
The California Finance Lenders Law exempts banks, thrifts and certain other financial institutions from its licensing requirements imposed on finance lenders and brokers.1 Similarly, the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act exempts banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations and other thrifts2 from its licensing requirements.3
Rimon Partners in Five States and in Israel listed in Best Lawyers® for Third Consecutive Year.
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Bernays T. (Buz) Barclay ·
Phillip Quatrini ·
Filmore E. Rose ·
Scott D. Ross ·
John R. Mussman ·
Carl Sherer ·
August 15, 2016
New York, NY -- Monday, August 15, 2016 -- Rimon, P.C. is proud to announce that six of its Partners, across five offices, have once again been honored by The Best Lawyers in America®, the oldest, most recognized and respected attorney-reviewed publication in the legal field.
Our honored partners were:
Corporate
Arrival of Rimon’s New Partners Covered by American Lawyer, Law360, Chicago Business Journal, Orlando Business Journal, Sun Sentinel, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, and Chicago Tribune
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John R. Mussman ·
Brian Hafter ·
Robert Q. Lee ·
February 24, 2016
Over the last two months, Rimon Law has brought aboard a trio of new partners from top tier firms. Banking partner John Mussman in Chicago; International transaction partner Robert Q. Lee in Rimon's newly inaugurated Orlando/Miami, and Commercial litigation partner Brian Hafter in San Francisco.
These recent moves have been well
Recent Developments in Fair Lending
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John R. Mussman
John Mussman, Partner at Rimon Law, discussed at the Chicago Bar Association recent developments in fair credit law, including last summer’s Supreme Court decision in Inclusive Communities. In that case, the Court recognized disparate income claims under the Fair Housing Act. He briefly cases in lower courts exploring the reasoning in
Rimon Law Adds Banking and Financial Services Attorney, John Mussman, to Chicago Office
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John R. Mussman ·
January 27, 2016
John Mussman joins Rimon from Reed Smith. Mr. Mussman has received recognition from numerous publications and ranking agencies, including Chambers USA, and Chicago’s Best Lawyers®.
Mr. Mussman represents banks, mortgage lenders, and other financial services providers, focusing on banking and commercial and consumer credit law. He also