cease-and-desist

• Talks Ordered, Hearing Set in Proposed Vermont 'B' Word Ban

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 22, 2012

  Settlement talks ordered on "narrowing or eliminating the issues that separate" Vermont State Employees Credit Union, state over use of "bank", "banking" in marketing.

• Despite Vermont, ‘Every Day’ Group Plans Promotions

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 22, 2012

  “Every Day Is Bank Transfer Day” promoters in South Carolina were moving ahead this week with new ventures tied to International Credit Union Day.

• Vermont Regulator Welcomes Compromise in ‘Bank’ Flap

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 21, 2012

  Hearing on proposed cease-and-desist order set for Wednesday.

• Vermont ‘Banking’ Dispute Prompts Industry Rally

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 12, 2012

  The Vermont clash over the words “bank” or “banking” widened last week as CUNA, two state leagues and credit union executives weighed in.

• South Carolina Federal Defends ‘Every Day is Bank Transfer Day’ Trademark in Vermont Dispute

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 6, 2012

  Palmetto State credit union's attorney asks Vermont regulator to ensure trademarked "Every Day is Bank Transfer Day" is protected.

• Editor's Column: It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  July 22, 2012

  I was galled at the childishness of bankers in Vermont putting the regulator up to blocking a credit union from using the term “banking” in its marketing materials, and the state regulator for his, at best, naiveté. Readers had the same reaction as you can see from the comments posted...

• Vermont Regulator’s C&D Is a Marketing Bonanza, VSECU Says

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 20, 2012

  The credit union says there is a public outcry for VSECU's cause.

• VSECU Ponders Switch to Federal Charter in ‘Bank’ Ad Dispute

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 20, 2012

  State regulator calls for cease and desist order.

• NCUA Settles With Former WesCorp HR Director Swedberg

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 2, 2012

  NCUA order allows Thomas Swedberg to work for natural person credit unions, but not corporates.

• NCUA Issues Cease & Desist Against Montgomery County Teachers FCU

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 22, 2012

  Maryland credit union in process of merging with Educational Systems FCU.