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Which Aspect of the FDIC’s Litigation Failures is the Most Embarrassing and Damaging?

By William K. Black
(Cross posted at Benzinga.com)

On March 11, 2013 the Los Angeles Times published a revealing article by E. Scott Reckard entitled:  “In major policy shift, scores of FDIC settlements go unannounced.”

The article’s summary statement captures the theme nicely.  “Since the mortgage meltdown, the FDIC has opted to settle cases while helping banks avoid bad press, rather than trumpeting punitive actions as a deterrent to others.” Continue reading

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