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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Morning All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Can anyone speak to the rules regarding successor liability when banks merge (or one is acquired by another)? I understand the rules as they apply to businesses generally, but can’t tell whether it’s the same for banks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Specific authority would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F4E79">Bryan A. Wichert</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D"> | Attorney<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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