In The News

12.02.16

New OCC Proposal Could Give Fintechs More Freedom

The Wall Street Journal quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about a new proposal out of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that would allow fintech companies to apply for bank charters.Korn ...


11.22.16

LiftForward Secures $100M in Debt Capital

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s representation of LiftForward, Inc. in securing $100 million in debt capital. Partner Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, led the Manatt team.LiftForward is a small business lender for manufacturers, ...


10.24.16

The Fintech Revolution Comes to Regional and Community Banks

Thousands of regional and community banks are turning to fintech in order to meet the needs of customers who demand services on their computers, tablets and phones, according to a new report by Manatt.


08.24.16

Online Lending Comes with Increased Scrutiny for Banks

American Banker quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, in an article about banks that decide to explore online lending in efforts to boost profits.Banks that enter this line of business, however, can expect heightened scrutiny ...


08.21.16

Bank-Startup Partnerships Face Increased Regulation

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about the FDIC’s proposed guidelines to increase supervisory attention for banks that partner with third-party firms to make loans, such as ...


08.10.16

Commercial Real Estate Crowdfunding on the Rise

The Commercial Real Estate Show featured Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, in a segment about commercial real estate crowdfunding.When asked about the advantages and disadvantages of the model that have been impacting the growth ...


07.13.16

Congress Seeks Education Before Marketplace Lending Regulation

Crowdfund Insider interviewed Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about the subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit’s educational hearing on Fintech and Marketplace Lending.“There ...


06.30.16

Closing an Innovative Energy Finance Merger

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s work for Dividend Solar Inc., a solar financing company, in its merger agreement with Figtree Financing. The Manatt team was led by corporate and finance partners Alan Noskow and Brian Ashin.Dividend’s merger with Figtree represents the first-ever ...


06.28.16

Repairing a Reputation After Borrowing Scandal

The Financial Times quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about fintech company Lending Club’s attempts to restructure. The restructure comes after Lending Club’s founder abruptly departed the ...


06.27.16

Lenders Disappointed SCOTUS Won’t Hear Madden Case

American Banker quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the closely watched Madden vs. Midland Funding marketplace lending case.The lawsuit arose from the sale ...