December 2018
Litigation and Other Legal Matters
This publication is part of:
Collection: Comptroller's Handbook
Series: Safety and Soundness
Category: Management
Overview
This booklet addresses how pending or potential litigation or other legal matters can pose significant risks to banks. It discusses risk management practices and regulatory requirements regarding litigation and other legal matters.
Applicability
This booklet applies to the OCC's supervision of national banks and federal savings associations. References to national banks in this booklet also generally apply to federal branches and agencies of foreign banking organizations. Refer to 12 USC 3102(b) and the "Federal Branches and Agencies Supervision" booklet of the Comptroller's Handbook for more information.