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Community Bank History: Peoples National Bank, Hallstead, Pennsylvania

Jeff For Banks

Community banks tout themselves as better than national and regional banks because of how close they are to their communities. A case in point: the First National Bank of Hallstead… now Peoples National Bank (see photo). When the bank opened in 1905, Hallstead was already a thriving community.

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Judges Deal Blows to Shareholders Filing 'Nuisance' M&A Suits

American Banker

Several court decisions in Delaware could make it harder for shareholders to sue banks following a merger announcement.

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Relief Coming for Banks Fearing Merger-Related Litigation

American Banker

Several court decisions in Delaware could make it harder for shareholders to sue banks following a merger announcement.