class action lawsuits

Judge Denies American Express Motion to Dismiss Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
Judge Denies American Express Motion to Dismiss Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
December 03, 2024  |  Legal

A federal judge denied American Express’ motions to compel arbitration and to dismiss a federal antitrust lawsuit brought by 5-Star General Store on behalf of...

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The Instant Verdict Is In For Legal Disbursements
The Instant Verdict Is In For Legal Disbursements
January 14, 2020  |  Legal

The fact that instant disbursements are overwhelmingly preferred by consumers isn’t much of a surprise. When stacked up against a paper check, money that is...

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Wells Fargo Accused On Mortgage Fee Violations
Wells Fargo Accused On Mortgage Fee Violations
August 30, 2017  |  Legal

A Nevada homeowner has filed a lawsuit accusing Wells Fargo & Co of improperly forcing thousands of U.S. customers to lock in home interest rates...

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Bitcoin to Make India Inroads?
Bitcoin to Make India Inroads?
July 24, 2017  |  International

Bitcoin may be volatile, but as India goes cashless, the cryptocurrency might find its way into the arsenal of legal tender not tied to paper...

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CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
July 17, 2017  |  CFPB

The CFPB opens the door to class action suits, and possibly trial lawyer riches, while across the pond, some warnings on regulatory compliance rumble, and...

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CFPB To Push Through Arbitration Rule
CFPB To Push Through Arbitration Rule
December 27, 2016  |  Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will likely finalize rules that prohibit financial institutions from implementing arbitration clauses that stop consumers from filing class-action lawsuits before president-elect Donald...

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CFPB’s $100M Gift To The Plaintiff’s Bar (If Arbitration Goes Bye-Bye)
CFPB’s $100M Gift To The Plaintiff’s Bar (If Arbitration Goes Bye-Bye)
August 24, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has quantified the impact of getting rid of the class-action waivers in consumer financial contracts, which prevent customers from filing...

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