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Week of Jan. 17

OCC: Fintech charter has ‘very high bar’; few applicants expected During an ABA member webinar Monday, senior OCC officials provided more details about the agency’s proposed special purpose national bank charter intended for innovative fintech firms. The officials noted the charter is not a different kind of charter; it would be a national bank charter, with all of the privileges and …

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Clarification on ADA website compliance problem

Recently, you have read about large law firms sending demand letters to banks and other small businesses alleging that the entity’s website does not conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The violation(s) are that such websites are not accessible by either a visually- or hearing-impaired consumer. “This issue is one about which we are very concerned,” OBA President Roger …

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Women In Banking program set for March

Women in senior level or high-potential middle management positions in the banking industry in Oklahoma are invited to attend a forum on March 28 hosted in partnership with the OBA and the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma The forum will address topics critical to bankers today and will provide industry and leadership development knowledge that will enhance their careers and …

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Week of Jan. 9

From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman As predicted by many sources, including the ABA, health care reform has quickly taken center stage as the number one domestic political issue. After reading and listening to supporters from both sides of the aisle, I’m reminded of the hot potato game we played as children. If you remember, the objective is …

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Week of Jan. 3

From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman The Oklahoman editorial on New Year’s Day listed its wish list for 2017. So, instead of New Year’s resolutions that are usually broken before January has passed, I have a federal legislative wish list. I limit myself to three wishes since I’m hoping a genie will be sure to grant them. Also, …

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December 2016 Legal Briefs

DOL’s Overtime Rule Blocked Reg Z, Reg M Thresholds Form W-9 Questions & Answers Who can release a mortgage Must the spouse sign the mortgage secured by commercial real estate? Waiver of homestead Recitation of marital statuts Purchase, non-borrowing spouse not in title Name discrepancy

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October 2016 Legal Briefs

2016 Oklahoma Statutory Amendments Banking Code Savings and Loan Code Garnishments Small Estate Affidavit – Probate Code Guardian and Ward Eminent Domain, Mortgagee Liability Are Your Forms Files Up to Date? Flood URLA

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