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04/30/20 – Media Mention
James Kaplan mentioned in “Fed’s Expanded Lending Plan Leaves Private Credit in the Cold”
On Thursday the Federal Reserve announced that they will expanded their Main Street Lending Program to help private credit firms become lenders for small and mid-sized companies. However, this support will not be eligible for direct lenders and business development...
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Bloomberg News
04/23/20
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2020
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 45 attorneys from the firm's offices have been ranked in the 2020 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
The firm's Franchise & Distribution practice received a national...
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08/15/19
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 161 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. The following Quarles & Brady attorneys distinguished...
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04/25/19
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2019
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 43 attorneys from the firm's offices have been ranked in the 2019 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
The firm's Franchise & Distribution practice received a national...
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01/24/19
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
CHICAGO — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 15 of its attorneys have been named Illinois Super Lawyers as among the top attorneys in Illinois. Additionally, four attorneys were named to the 2019 Illinois...
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01/22/19 – Media Mention
Podcast: Banking and Financial Outlook for 2019 with Tim Moser with Quarles & Brady
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Business RadioX
01/02/19
Melissa McCord Elected to Board of Directors of the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Melissa McCord, a partner in the firm's Banking & Financial Institutions, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Women's Fund of...
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11/15/18
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 25 of its attorneys have been named Wisconsin Super Lawyers as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin. Additionally, 18 attorneys were named to the 2018 Wisconsin...
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09/12/18 – Media Mention
Isaac M. Gabriel quoted in article “Money Talks: Here’s How the Interest Rate Hikes Impact Your Personal Finances”
Isaac M. Gabriel, a partner at Quarles & Brady in Phoenix, explains that while mortgage lending rates are not set by the Fed, mortgage rates often rise as the Fed raises rates. "When mortgage rates rise, mortgage payments simply become...
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AZ Business Magazine
08/15/18
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 169 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019. The following Quarles & Brady attorneys...
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05/03/18
Forty-Three Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2018
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 43 attorneys from the firm’s offices have been ranked in the 2018 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
The firm's Franchise & Distribution practice received a...
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03/15/18 – Media Mention
Scott M. Berg featured in article “Cashing In: How Finance Professionals Found Their Way”
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I came to the industry by way of personal political ambitions, noting that most lawmakers historically have been attorneys as well. Once practicing law, I decided that it offered more interesting opportunities than politics. Practicing law guided...
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College Times
11/10/17
Twenty-Six Quarles & Brady Attorneys Selected As 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 26 of its attorneys have been named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2017. Additionally, 16 attorneys were...
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08/15/17
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018
179 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized Nationally
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 179 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. The following Quarles...
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05/26/17
Forty-Five Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2017
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 45 attorneys from the firm’s offices have been ranked in the 2017 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
The firm's Franchise & Distribution practice received a...
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04/10/17
Quarles & Brady Arizona Attorneys Selected as 2017 Southwest Super Lawyers
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 19 of its attorneys have been named by Southwest Super Lawyers® magazine as among the top attorneys in Arizona for 2017. Additionally, 17 attorneys were...
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12/23/16 – Media Mention
James Kaplan quoted in article “CRE Could Significantly Shape Bankers’ Strategies in 2017”
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A review of the financial crisis provides some rationale for regulators' diligence. A 2013 report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve found that 23% of banks that exceeded guided levels...
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American Banker
11/11/16
Thirty-One Quarles & Brady Attorneys Selected As 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 31 of its attorneys have been named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2016. Additionally, 14 attorneys were named...
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09/26/16
Nneka Umeh Joins Quarles & Brady’s Labor & Employment Practice Group
CHICAGO, Ill. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Nneka Umeh has joined the firm’s Chicago office in its Labor & Employment Practice Group.
Ms. Umeh has extensive experience advising large and small corporations regarding nonimmigrant visas as...
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08/15/16
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
168 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized Nationally
MILWAUKEE, Wis.— The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 168 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017. The following Quarles...
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08/15/16
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named Best Lawyers’® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”
12 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized Nationally
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 12 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers as “Lawyers of the Year” in The Best Lawyers...
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08/09/16 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “Judges Deal Blows to Shareholders Filing ‘Nuisance’ M&A Suits”
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The Delaware Supreme Court, in a case involving the sale of jewelry retailer Zales to Signet Jewelers, ruled earlier this year that most fiduciary duty claims against a merger can be thrown out once shareholders approve the...
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American Banker
05/27/16
Forty-Seven Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2016
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 46 attorneys from the firm’s offices have been ranked in the 2016 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
"We are very proud of the recognition earned...
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04/11/16
Quarles & Brady Arizona Attorneys Selected as 2016 Southwest Super Lawyers
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 19 of its attorneys have been named by Southwest Super Lawyers® magazine as among the top attorneys in Arizona for 2016. Additionally, 15 attorneys were...
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03/21/16 – Media Mention
Quarles & Brady featured in “Ranking Arizona: The Best in Arizona Business 2016”
Below is an excerpt:Quarles & Brady is a multidisciplinary legal services provider with approximately 475 attorneys practicing at the top of the profession in Chicago, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Naples, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tampa, Tucson, and Washington, D.C. Its national presence allows...
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2016 Ranking Arizona Magazine
01/13/16 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “How We’re Tackling Systemic Risk in the Financial System Today”
Below is an excerpt:Banks now hold twice as much capital in reserve (as a percentage of assets) than they did before the financial crisis, Kaplan said. That has led to slower profit growth, and “certainly less return on equity” because...
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Radical Compliance
01/12/16 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “Bad News for Banks: More Regulatory Risk Is Coming, With a Political Twist”
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“It is election year, let’s just hope to get out with as little damage as possible,” says James Kaplan, a partner with the law firm Quarles & Brady. He frets that big-bank witch hunts are not exclusive...
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Compliance Week
11/24/15 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “Hanmi’s BBCN Bid Shows Growth Challenge for Ethnic Banks”
Below is an excerpt:It would be difficult for either Hanmi or Wilshire to catch up to BBCN if it reaches a deal to cross $10 billion in assets. No other Korean-American bank has more than $1 billion in assets, making...
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American Banker
11/10/15
Thirty-Two Quarles & Brady Attorneys Selected As 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 32 of its attorneys have been named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2015. Additionally, 13 attorneys were...
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11/02/15
Quarles & Brady Named in 2016 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced its recognition as a "Best Law Firm" by Best Lawyers and U.S. News Media Group. Quarles & Brady is now ranked "first-tier" in 44 practice areas....
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