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• March 23, 2026

  Flagstar Seeks To Shut Down Ex-Exec's Retaliation Suit

  Flagstar asked a New York federal judge to toss a suit from one of its former compliance chiefs that claims he was wrongfully terminated for blowing the whistle on the bank's former CEO over alleged compliance violations, saying the suit attempts to "cobble together" unrelated incidents into a retaliation claim.

• March 23, 2026

  Bipartisan Bill Eyes Boosting Cannabis Business Investment

  Members of Congress have reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would create a safe harbor for state-regulated marijuana businesses to access traditional business services without threat of federal enforcement and potentially be listed on securities exchanges.

• March 23, 2026

  Agentic AI Use May Trigger Existing Consumer Finance Laws

  As artificial intelligence agents interact more and more with payment systems, financial institutions should be cognizant of how existing consumer protection laws like the Equal Credit Opportunity Act apply when transactions are executed by automated systems rather than individuals, noting authorization and liability gaps, say attorneys at Sheppard.

• March 23, 2026

  SEC Guidance Further Solidifies Status Of Tokenized Assets

  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently released a statement that tokenized securities are securities governed by traditional securities laws, representing continued regulatory clarity and the development of expanded technical standards and risk management guidelines that can only improve the long-term viability of financial markets, say attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg.

• March 23, 2026

  Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

  The Delaware Chancery Court's docket this past week featured high-stakes disputes involving major consumer brands, a reinstated video game executive, revived noncompete and compensation claims and fresh allegations of corporate misconduct in the healthcare sector.

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