Gregory Jarmas

Oct 24, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Thomas Hauser |Gregory Jarmas |Siobhan M. O'Donnell

Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) are securitization vehicles that have traditionally been backed by pools of “bank loans”—senior-secured corporate loans with floating rate coupons. CLOs generally comprise a diverse pool of loans and serve as a key secondary-market liquidity source and structured finance tool for lenders. The transactions are structured with a variety of tranches carrying varying risks and returns.

Oct 24, 2024 | ballardspahr.com | Siobhan O'Donnell Sachs |Thomas Hauser |Gregory Jarmas

As real estate finance markets continue to work to clear “legacy” real estate loans and equity investments, commercial real estate (CRE) collateralized loan obligation (CLO) loan pools are expected to continue to face an elevated level of distress.

Aug 7, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Gregory Jarmas |Kimberly W. Klayman

Navigating the virtual marketplace has become an integral part of the consumer experience in the digital age. Lurking behind the convenience and accessibility of e-commerce websites, however, lies a subtle yet pervasive tactic known as “dark patterns.”Dark patterns are generally understood to mean practices that mislead or manipulate consumers into taking actions that do not reflect their true intent, choices or consent.

Jul 26, 2024 | ballardspahr.com | Kimberly W. Klayman |Gregory Jarmas

"Dark patterns," or practices that mislead or manipulate consumers into taking actions that do not reflect their true intent, choices or consent, are increasingly drawing scrutiny from state and federal regulators. In this piece for Technical.ly, Kimberly W. Klayman and Gregory Jarmas further explain dark patterns and offer companies with direct-to-consumer websites some pointers on how to make sure they remain in compliance with emerging regulations.

Jul 25, 2024 | technical.ly | Kimberly W. Klayman |Gregory Jarmas

Navigating the virtual marketplace has become an integral part of the consumer experience in the digital age. Lurking behind the convenience and accessibility of e-commerce websites, however, lies a subtle yet pervasive tactic known as “dark patterns.”Dark patterns are generally understood to mean practices that mislead or manipulate consumers into taking actions that do not reflect their true intent, choices or consent.