Top U.S. Legal Headlines — October 21, 2025
Date Published: October 21, 2025
Federal Reserve Board denies application by Canandaigua National Corporation
Federal Reserve Board denies application by Canandaigua National Corporation
Independence and evidence-based decision-making must drive federal prosecutorial actions, ABA says
Why it matters: disclosure and trading compliance.
FTC Approves Final Divestiture Order in Synopsys and Ansys Deal
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order that requires Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to divest certain assets to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding their $35 billion merger.View Press Release
FTC, State of Nevada Sue to Stop Tax Debt Relief Scammers from Falsely Impersonating the Government, Making False Claims and Threats to Consumers
American Tax Service allegedly promised fake tax debt relief and pocketed tens of millions of consumers’ dollars At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted alleged tax debt relief scammers from falsely impersonating government agencies,…
Judiciary Funding Runs Out; Only Limited Operations to Continue
The judicial branch announced that beginning on Monday, Oct. 20, it will no longer have funding to sustain full, paid operations.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by HPB Holdings, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by HPB Holdings, Inc.
Agencies Announce Withdrawal of Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management
WASHINGTON — The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced the withdrawal of interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions.
Agencies announce withdrawal of principles for climate-related financial risk management
Agencies announce withdrawal of principles for climate-related financial risk management
OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for October 2025
WASHINGTON-The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions taken against national banks and federal savings associations (banks), and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with banks the OCC supervises.
ABA 2025 Celebration of Pro Bono to focus on supporting communities
A Stroke Too Far: Consent doesn’t end with conception
OCC Announces Conditional Approval for Chartering Erebor Bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced today that it has conditionally approved the de novo national bank charter application for Erebor Bank, National Association, Columbus, Ohio.
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 18 and September 17, 2025
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 18 and September 17, 2025