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Mattis v. Ax Auto, Inc - Emergency Motion Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied emergency motions for temporary remand and stay filed by appellant Jonathan M. Mattis in the case Mattis v. Ax Auto, Inc. The court issued its order on March 12, 2026.

Team Health, LLC v. Cotiviti, Inc. - Case Transferred

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has transferred the case of Team Health, LLC v. Cotiviti, Inc. to the Supreme Court. The case involves a dispute over the enforcement of an arbitration subpoena, with the lower court having granted a motion to quash based on federal preemption arguments.

FDIC FAQ on Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve have issued an FAQ addressing the capital treatment of tokenized securities for FDIC-insured financial institutions. The guidance clarifies how ownership rights represented by distributed ledger technology are treated under existing capital rules and confirms the technology-neutral nature of these regulations.

CFTC Senior Advisor Brigitte Weyls Departs

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the departure of Senior Advisor Brigitte Weyls after 17 years of service. Weyls played a role in significant litigation, policy, and rulemaking initiatives, including those related to digital assets and emerging markets.

CFTC Announces Marc H. Sielski as Executive Director

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced Marc H. Sielski has been named the agency's new executive director. Sielski will oversee administrative operations to support the CFTC's mission and ensure effective stewardship of public resources.

Federal Reserve Board Approves FirstSun Capital Bancorp Merger with First Foundation Inc

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp to merge with First Foundation Inc. This approval allows for the indirect acquisition of First Foundation Bank. The decision was announced on March 11, 2026.

Federal Reserve Approves Associated Banc-Corp Acquisition of American National Corporation

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by Associated Banc-Corp to acquire American National Corporation. This approval allows Associated Banc-Corp to indirectly acquire American National Bank.

Federal Reserve Terminates Enforcement Actions Against Banks

The Federal Reserve Board announced the termination of several enforcement actions against Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Standard Chartered Bank. These actions were terminated on various dates in February 2026, following the completion of their respective terms.

Federal Reserve Approves CBS Banc-Corp. Acquisition

The Federal Reserve Board has approved a notice from CBS Banc-Corp. to acquire TAG Bancshares Inc. and indirectly acquire Citizens Bank & Trust, Inc. This action pertains to a standard regulatory approval for a banking acquisition.

Agencies Clarify Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued frequently asked questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities. The guidance confirms that eligible tokenized securities should receive the same capital treatment as their non-tokenized counterparts.