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Andrew L. Sandler Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article "US Settlement with Navajo Nation is Largest Ever for a Tribe"
Andrew L. Sandler was quoted in Cindy Carcamo's Los Angeles Times article "US Settlement with Navajo Nation is Largest Ever for a Tribe" on September 24, 2014. The lawsuit, which sought $900 million, did not go to trial. Instead the Obama administration decided to settle out of court, said Andrew L...
In The NewsAndrew L. Sandler Quoted in Buzzfeed Article "U.S. to Pay Navajo Nation $554 Million in Largest Tribal Settlement in History"
Andrew L. Sandler was quoted in Claudia Koerner's Buzzfeed article "U.S. To Pay Navajo Nation $554 Million In Largest Tribal Settlement In History" on September 24, 2014. The case was originally filed in 2006 and sought $900 million from the federal government, attorney Andrew Sandler said. The...
In The NewsPartner Walter Zalenski in National Money Transmitters Association Q&A
The National Money Transmitters Association (NMTA) published a Q&A with Partner Walter Zalenski in their September newsletter. Mr. Zalenski discussed the CFPB's final rule, announced September 12, 2014, to oversee larger nonbank international money transfer providers – those that provide more...
In The NewsWarren Traiger Quoted in American Banker Article, "What Banks Should Do to Limit Redlining"
Warren Traiger was quoted in Jackie Stewart's American Banker article "What Banks Should Do to Limited Redlining Claims" on September 17, 2014. Laws such as the Community Reinvestment Act and the Fair Housing Act are getting renewed attention from examiners, industry experts said. "Redlining is hot...
In The NewsBuckley Sandler Files Amici Curiae Brief on Behalf of Industry Groups in Supreme Court TILA Case
On September 17, Buckley Sandler filed an amici curiae brief on behalf of six industry associations in a Supreme Court case addressing the right to rescind a transaction under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). In Jesinoski v. Countrywide , No. 13-684, the Court will consider whether borrowers must...
In The NewsAndrew L. Sandler Receives Greater Washington Legal Champions Firm Leader Award
Buckley Sandler is pleased to announce that Chairman and Executive Partner Andrew L. Sandler has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a Greater Washington Legal Champion in the Firm Leader category. This category examined Mr. Sandler’s business development contributions to the firm...
In The NewsAndrew L. Sandler Quoted in The Lawyer Article, "US Litigation Boutique Buckley Sandler Launches in London"
Andrew L. Sandler was quoted in Matt Byrne's September 9, 2014 article "US Litigation Boutique Buckley Sandler Launches in London" in The Lawyer. The firm’s chairman, former Skadden partner Andy Sandler told The Lawyer that Buckley Sandler would focus exclusively on US law and would use its new...
In The NewsJohn Kromer and Walter Zalenski Interviewed in Bloomberg Government: "Clearing a Path in the States for Financial Technology Companies"
Partners John Kromer and Walter Zalenski were quoted extensively in the July 10, 2014 Bloomberg Government article, "Clearing a Path in the States for Financial Technology Companies." Those laws, technology-neutral on their face, can have sweeping coverage, said Walter Zalenski, another Buckley...
In The NewsJeffrey Naimon Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article, "Court Ruling Unlikely to Affect U.S. Consumer Regulator"
Jeff Naimon was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article, "Court Ruling Unlikely to Affect U.S. Consumer Regulator" on June 26, 2014. Plus, lenders have spent millions of dollars and countless hours to update their systems for the CFPB's mortgage rules. Few would want to backtrack on that work,...
In The NewsTwo Buckley Sandler Attorneys Named to Lawyers of Color's 2014 Hot List
Veena Viswanatha, attorney at Buckley Sandler LLP, have been named to Lawyers of Color’s Second Annual Hot List, which recognizes early- to mid-career minority attorneys working as in-house counsel, government attorneys, and law firm associates and partners. The firm is very pleased to have them...
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