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Fred Perreten, Managing Director of CMBS at KBRA, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the current landscape of the data center securitization market. We examine the market's performance in 2024, discuss potential shifts in 2025 under the Trump Administration, and break down the ratings criteria that play a role in these unique transactions.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Rahel Avigdor, Managing Director of Consumer ABS at KBRA, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss trends in auto loan securitizations. Rahel provides her perspective on how the prime and sub-prime auto loan securitization markets performed in 2024, changes she may expect in these markets in 2025 under the Trump Administration, key ratings criteria for rating auto loan securitizations and any new features that she is seeing in auto loan securitizations.
Mike Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss class action lawsuits, Governor JB Pritzker’s Paid Leave Act, whistleblower settlements, and many other legal topics.
Michael Bright, CEO at Structured Finance Association joins host Patrick Dolan to discus the complexities of GSE reform. We explore key issues including the balance between nurturing the private RMBS market and ending conservatorship, adjustments to loan limits, and restrictions on GSE activities. Fred provides his insight on administrative reform risks, the role of credit risk transfers, capital requirements, government guarantees, and the SEC's oversight on reporting standards.
Jon Hansen is joined by lawyers Patrick Dolan and Michael Leonard on this airing of Let’s Get Legal! Patrick Dolan, an employment lawyer at Conti & Dolan, discusses leaving a job, unlimited PTO, and getting fired while on maternity leave. Michael Leonard, a trial lawyer at Leonard Trial Lawyers, discusses the credibility of an alibi witness […]
Alan Todd, CFA, Head of US Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) Research at BofA Securities, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the trends and expectations for the CMBS market in 2025. Alan shares his outlook on CMBS delinquency rates, special servicing rates, investor interest in alternatives such as data centers, single family rentals and self-storage and CRE CLO issuance as compared to 2024 levels. We also cover the office market dynamics in major cities, including quality shifts, supply shortages and tenant demand for second-tier office space as well as the outlook for the multifamily sector.
Lester Munson, lawyer and former Sports Illustrated and ESPN sportswriter, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan, Karen’s partner at Conti and Dolan, to talk about the dangers of sports gambling and how addictive it can be. Then Lester discusses whether or not Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.
David Ellis, a Judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight books co-authored with James Patterson, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan, Karen’s partner at Conti and Dolan, to talk about his writing style and how he goes about writing crime novels.
On this airing of Let's Get Legal, Employment Lawyer Partick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard join Jon Hansen. It's a legal grab bag, and listeners call in with questions. Segment 1: Michael Leonard and Jon discuss governors’ ability to remove mayors from office and the Eric Adams case. Segment 2: Patrick Dolan discusses DOGE and many federal […]
Patrick Dolan, employment lawyer at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the 75,000 federal workers that are accepting President Trump’s buyout as the offer expires. Those that accepted the buyout make up just over three percent of the federal workforce. The two discuss what might happen for those federal employees that didn’t […]
Robin Wigglesworth, editor of Alphaville, the Financial Times financial blog, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the differences between synthetic and non-synthetic CRTs, common types of CRTs and their appeal to investors. Robin also reviews the historical developments and differences of the European and US markets, and their impact on the private credit market. We'll also cover regulatory changes like Basel III, and explore the current and future market trends.
Sergey Moiseenko, Managing Director, Credit Ratings of the US ABS group at DBRS Morningstar joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss recent trends and developments in the equipment finance sector, including the performance and credit quality of equipment ABS, M&A activity, loans vs. leasing and more. Sergey examines the evolving funding strategies for programmatic issuers in comparison to one-off issuers and the best entry methods for lessors. He also shares his thoughts on the equipment finance sector's outlook, including the impact of increasing private credit adoption.
Leslie Sack, Director of Advocacy at the Structured Finance Association, joins host Patrick Dolan to review the latest shifts in financial regulation and leadership. Sack provides her perspective on French Hill's expected agenda as the new chair of the House Financial Services Committee, the challenges facing Caroline Crenshaw's renomination to the SEC, and Tim Scott's priorities as the new chair of the Senate Banking Committee. We also examine the potential candidates for leading the CFPB, OCC, FDIC, and the SEC.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Do you owe your company a two-week notice? Jon and Patrick discuss this topic and more! To request a consultation, call 312-332-7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss important steps all employees should take as they enter the new year. Patrick also highlights some new requirements for job postings in 2025 as well as other laws that will affect employees.
Alison Bisbey, Senior Writer at Green Street News, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the potential for increase in Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) issuance as prepayments rise. She explores the impact of prepayments on FFELP ABS, the factors behind them, and whether sponsors may wait for spreads to narrow. This episode also highlights the continued dialogue between insurers and bank regulators about unfunded guarantees in bank credit risk transfer (CRT) and synthetic risk transfer transactions and the concerns raised by regulators. Alison examineswhether the revised Basel III proposal will address these issues.
Order in the court! Jon Hansen is the judge for the trial of the Home Alone parents. Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, Patrick Dolan, is the prosecutor. Trial Lawyer of Leonard Trial Lawyers. Michael Leonard is the Defendant for Kevin McCallister’s parents. Are they guilty or not guilty?
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest employment news. Patrick shares new Illinois state laws like the Digital Voice and Protection Act, and they discuss transparency in Illinois job postings.
Greg Hertrich, Managing Director at Nomura Securities International, Inc., joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the changing world of Synthetic Risk Transfers (SRTs) and Credit Risk Transfers (CRTs). Greg explores the potential impact of increased regulation under a Trump administration on SRTs and CRTs, and how Basel III and other regulatory changes could shape these sectors, including both current and future issuance volumes. Additionally, we look at risk profiles for different loan and asset types, such as large corporate, SME, consumer and commercial sectors.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest employee news. Patrick talks about filing a claim with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, accrued PTO, and what laid-off employees can do if their former company does not reply to questions regarding the layoff.
Jon Hansen is joined by Patrick Dolan, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, and Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, to take calls and answer listener questions regarding a wide array of subjects, including the Menendez brothers sentencing, getting fired over health reasons and more!
Van Hesser, Senior Managing Director and Chief Strategist at KBRA, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the current state of credit markets. Van provides his perspective on how investors are interacting with the market and whether their appetite for risk has shifted. Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss sales commissions at work and reimbursements. The two also discuss negotiating contracts and whether it’s legal for employers to change a job description once you’ve started to work.
Mansoor Ghori, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Petros PACE Finance, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the state of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing market. Mansoor shares his insights on current trends and the unique challenges the commercial sector may face over the next five years. We also discuss the recent IRS private letter ruling in regards to C-PACE, and Mansoor provides his thoughts on the recent changes to the NYC C-PACE program.
David Dwyer, General Counsel for Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the Structured Finance Association, joins Patrick Dolan to offer insights into Rule 192 under the SEC.David breaks down complex industry terms, explores rules around short sales and substantial economic equivalents and delves into the intricacies of conflicted transactions under prong (iii). We also discuss pre-securitization activities, disclosure impacts and what it means to be a securitization participant.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act. It guarantees twelve workweeks of leave in a 12-month period and Jon and Patrick break down what it covers and who qualifies. For more information, visit www.contidolanlaw.com.
Eamonn Moran, senior counsel in our Washington, DC office, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the US Supreme Court's majority opinion in the Chevron case and the potential impact on the CFPB and other US financial services regulators.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Dr. Alice Eagly joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss how and why women political candidates are perceived differently.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Patrick deep dives into FMLA, an age discrimination case and other caller questions.
David Dyer, senior counsel, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the Corporate Transparency Act. David shares insight on substantial control over securitization issuing entities, qualifications for the subsidiary exemption and compliance with the Investment Company Act. Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Thomas B. Michaud, President and Chief Executive Officer of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the Basel III proposal and its potential reissue by the banking regulators. Thomas also shares insights on how stringent regulatory requirements are affecting institutions and their pursuit of mergers. Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss noncompetes and who will qualify. Patrick also answers listener questions and more!
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer and Co-founder of Conti & Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener questions. The two talk about what happens to your PTO if your workplace files for bankruptcy, being fired during medical leave, and severance packages after resigning. For more information, call 312-332-7800.
Mirella Hart, senior knowledge lawyer in our London office, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the new UK securitization regulation framework. Mirella provides insight on the process behind how the final rules were approved by the FCA and PRA, including significant changes made to the draft proposals. We review the regulations and their impact for UK institutional investors, the non-refundable purchase price discount for non-performing securitizations and the risk retainer. Additionally, we discuss the reporting templates published by the FCA and PRA and their implications for stakeholders. Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to talk about the FTC banning most noncompete agreements, why noncompete agreements are important for some jobs, his experience handling age discrimination cases, and to answer all of your employment law questions. For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to talk about the FTC banning most noncompete agreements, why noncompete agreements are important for some jobs, his experience handling age discrimination cases, and to answer all of your employment law questions. For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
Laurent Morali, CEO of Kushner Properties, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the current landscape of the office building and multi-family housing markets in New York City and beyond.Morali shares his insight on the state of the office market, demand trends and how lenders are handling maturing loans. We explore what amenities landlords are adding to attract tenants to office buildings and the challenges associated with converting office space for residential use. We also discuss the state of the multi-family housing market and the potential impact of sustained elevated interest rates.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to talk about the FTC banning most noncompete agreements, why noncompete agreements are important for some jobs, his experience handling age discrimination cases, and to answer all of your employment law questions. For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to talk about employment laws and answers a caller’s question on air
Eamonn Moran, senior counsel in our Washington, DC office, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the underlying Colorado case that the FDIC has weighed in on. Eamonn details the Colorado law being challenged and the specifics of the “opt-out” right in the US Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA).Eamonn also breaks down the main arguments presented by the industry and trade groupsand explores the primary points in the FDIC's amicus brief. He also shares thoughts regarding how the court might rule in this case.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to talk about employment laws and mental health in the workplace. The stress of the jobs, how workers deal with it personally and professionally, and using FMLA.
Conti & Dolan joins Let's Get Legal! Host of WGN Radio's “The Karen Conti Show” Karen Conti and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan join Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Lots of news this week for employees and employers as the FTC announced their ban on the non-compete clause and later Jon and Patrick talk about the abrupt shutting down of Dom’s and […]
Patrick Dolan, partner at Conti & Dolan, joins Lisa Dent to talk about questions that might be inappropriate for an employer to ask a candidate during a job interview and what recourse you have if you believe you were denied employment for refusing to answer. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
Joe Lau, Chief Operating Officer of Lord Capital joins Patrick Dolan to discuss the SEC's new Conflict of Interest Rule and its impact on investors. Joe sheds light on investor considerations surrounding C-PACE assets and shares insight on the implications of the Structured Finance Association's comment letter on Basel III implementation. We also evaluate the significance of “Green Bond” designations for renewable ABS, and consider the effects of the US Risk Retention Rule and Rule 17g-5 on investor protection and transparency. Lastly, we discuss the recent removal of the Cayman Islands from the EU Anti-Money Laundering (AML) list and its potential implications for investors. Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Returning guest Eamonn Moran, Senior Counsel in our Washington, DC office, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruling on a case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a group of trusts associated with the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust. Eamonn clarifies why CFPB initiated enforcement proceedings against the trusts and their alleged violations related to servicing and collecting student loans, the trusts' counterargument, and finally, why the court held that the trusts were indeed "covered persons" under the CFPA.Eamonn shares why this ruling has implications for securitization trusts and their classification as “covered persons” under the CFPA, as well as potential enforcement actions by the CFPB in the future.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Patrick deep dives into participating in investigations, commission residuals, and an age discrimination case that highlights the importance of talking through situations. For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
Christine Dalton, Director, S&P Global, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the corporate securitization sector. We explore the assets being securitized and the companies active in the market, and Christine sheds light on the structure and rating of corporate securitizations. Additionally, we discuss the anticipated credit and issuance trends for 2024.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, the duo of Employment Lawyer Partick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen. It’s a legal grab bag and listeners call in with their questions about former Portage Mayor James Snyder, stolen identities, and work injuries along with workers compensation. Plus, they discuss the Dartmouth […]
Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Patrick talks about state law vs federal law protections, being penalized for taking days off, and more! For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer employment law questions from listeners, such as what information previous employers are allowed give out, using PTO on weather delays, and resigning after being terminated.