Albany is the capital of New York and a commercial and governmental hub of the Northeast. The attorneys in our Albany office represent clients in consumer financial law and banking law, providing legal counsel to financial institutions conducting business across the country.
January 19, 2022
The hardship stays provided under New York's COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (EEFPA) officially ended on January 15, 2022.
September 15, 2021
The Bank Secrecy Act and parts of the U.S. Patriot Act's OFAC requirements have seemingly similar goals: to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorist activities. Yet a lively debate surrounds which entities are covered by these acts, what the acts stipulate, and what entities must do to comply with them.
September 13, 2021
Member Jeffrey Barringer will participate in a breakout session on September 13, 2021, during the MBA's Regulatory Compliance Conference in Washington, DC.
August 19, 2021
McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that 57 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
July 21, 2021
COVID-19’s economic impact on borrowers’ ability to repay loans has had major repercussions for auto lenders, and the U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a decision relating to repossessions in bankruptcy. As COVID borrower relief programs wind down, what is the forecast for auto repossessions?
June 18, 2021
Auto dealerships and lenders are likely familiar with “know your customer” requirements, which typically involve obtaining identification information from customers and verifying that information.
June 17, 2021
Jeff Barringer (Albany) will present a wrap-up of the New York Legislative Session during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) State Legislative & Regulatory Committee (SLRC) Meeting on June 17, 2021.
May 21, 2021
Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the auto finance industry will face a number of issues when it comes to self-help repossession following a borrower’s default.
April 7, 2021
On March 2, 2021, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, making Virginia the second state in the United States to enact a comprehensive data privacy regime, following in the footsteps of the CCPA of 2018.
March 10, 2021
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that in 2021, eight attorneys have been promoted to Office Managing Members (Partners) within the firm.