Commercial Finance Partner Lizzie Garner authored an Expert Analysis article “Ga. Banking Brief: All The Notable Compliance Updates In Q2,” published by Law360 on July 20, 2023.

The article reviews a broad range of recently-enacted Georgia state bills related to banking and finance, which took effect on July 1 or will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024:

  • S.B. 90 is the most significant development of the recent legislative session for Georgia's banking and finance industry, the enactment will effectuate several substantial modifications to Title 10 of the O.C.G.A.,
  • S.B. 84 amends the Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008 to add an entirely new article aimed at protecting disabled and elderly adults from financial exploitation,
  • H.B. 219 identifies the proper venue under Title 7 for prosecuting a criminal claim under Article 11 of Chapter 1 appearing in Title 7, and
  • H.B. 55 addresses a number of housekeeping matters for Title 7.

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