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Higher education
fromAP News
1 day ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
#bank-of-america
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit for allegedly facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Bank of America agrees to settle Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Law
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Bank of America to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein lawsuit

Bank of America is settling a lawsuit for $72.5 million over allegations of complicity in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operations.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit for allegedly facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Bank of America agrees to settle Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Law
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Bank of America to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein lawsuit

Bank of America is settling a lawsuit for $72.5 million over allegations of complicity in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operations.
Boston real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Jade Warshaw to Caller With $48K in Debt Expecting $40K Settlement: 'Money Can't Solve Bad Habits'

Money alone cannot solve poor financial habits; education on financial principles is essential for lasting change.
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
#antitrust
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

UFC antitrust settlement update: Delays encountered for some fighter payments

Most eligible athletes have received payments from the $375 million UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement, but some distribution issues remain.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
#class-action-lawsuit
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French class-action lawsuit over motorway peage charges

A French law firm is launching a class-action lawsuit against motorway operators over potentially illegal toll pricing and lack of transparency.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Nothing to see in Texas: How a Texas court put AML efforts further behind

The U.S. struggles with real estate transparency in the fight against money laundering, facing privacy concerns and political resistance.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

New York-based Esquire Bank expands legal portfolio into the Midwest with Signature Bank acquisition | amNewYork

Esquire Bank acquires Signature Bank for $348.4 million, expanding its portfolio and resources in the Midwest litigation market.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
2 days ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
#cftc
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
#lawsuit
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Top college football programs are exceeding spending caps, challenging the stability of the House settlement designed to ensure competitive balance.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Ford's FCE Bank sets aside 155m ahead of car finance compensation ruling

Ford's UK finance arm has raised its provisions for car finance mis-selling to £155 million amid a multibillion-pound compensation program.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Chaos at NJ Attorney's office hampers mortgage fraud cases

President Donald Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, to lead the prominent New Jersey office early in his term before a judge, Matthew Brann, disqualified Habba for sidestepping Senate confirmation. Habba's replacements, three prosecutors, picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, could be in a similar predicament.
NYC real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Unison is facing another home equity investment lawsuit

Unison illegally issues mortgage loans disguised as option contracts, circumventing consumer protection laws while using selective data and opaque fees to profit at homeowners' expense.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Top US banks weigh suing federal regulator over crypto banking rules

Major US banks are considering legal action against the OCC for loosening crypto and fintech licensing requirements, arguing inadequate oversight threatens consumers and financial system stability.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Longbridge, Mutual of Omaha to dismiss reverse mortgage lawsuit

Longbridge Financial and Mutual of Omaha Mortgage jointly dismissed a federal lawsuit alleging deceptive reverse mortgage advertising and RESPA violations involving affiliate review sites.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

FedEx and UPS charged fees for collecting tariffs. Now, customers want that money back.

The lawsuits argue that the shipping companies never should have charged the fees in the first place, and that the shippers, not the government, owe the customers.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
#debanking
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Jamie Dimon says Trump's $5 billion JPMorgan lawsuit has 'no merit,' but admits he'd be angry about debanking too | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Jamie Dimon says Trump's $5 billion JPMorgan lawsuit has 'no merit,' but admits he'd be angry about debanking too | Fortune

Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Class-action settlement approved against Northern California bail bonds company

Bad Boys Bail Bonds must forfeit $38 million in debt from over 18,000 customers who signed misleading contracts lacking required co-signer notices.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Direct Mortgage ex-employees sue over fraud and unpaid wages

Beech made specific representations about Direct's proprietary technology platform and the operational infrastructure supporting it; however, after joining Direct, it became apparent to Plaintiffs that the technology platform did not function as represented, the suit reads. By Fall 2025, it was clear that Direct's technology platform was incompatible with effective mortgage operations.
Real estate
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
#kalshi
Law
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

Kalshi shifts Washington lawsuit into federal jurisdiction fight

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi alleges illegal online gambling, claiming the platform misrepresents itself as a prediction market.
Law
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

Kalshi shifts Washington lawsuit into federal jurisdiction fight

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi alleges illegal online gambling, claiming the platform misrepresents itself as a prediction market.
UK news
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Banks push for tech giants to share scam ad costs

Social media platforms profit from scam advertisements but contribute nothing to fraud reimbursement costs borne by banks and payment firms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Super Settlement Spike - Above the Law

Arbutus and Moderna settled a long-running patent dispute over lipid nanoparticle technology used in mRNA vaccines, ending one of the most valuable patent assertions in history.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elite investment bank settles case that put Wall Street's 100-hour weeks on trial

Centerview Partners settled with former analyst Kathryn Shiber over allegations of disability discrimination and wrongful firing related to her sleep needs amid grueling work hours.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is under threat | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the CFPB have cost Americans nearly $19 billion in lost consumer protections, with enforcement actions dropped and predatory lending practices left unchecked.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

FinCEN anti-money laundering rule struck down in court

The court vacated FinCEN's rule on reporting cash real estate transactions, restoring previous regulations and eliminating compliance burdens for the industry.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Supreme Court declines Emigrant Bank in predatory lending case, in win for homeowners

Supreme Court refusal leaves a $722,000 jury award intact against Emigrant Bank for predatory lending through its STAR NINA program that targeted low-income, minority homeowners.
Law
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Absurd AI-Powered Lawsuits Are Causing Chaos in Courts, Attorneys Say, "Clogging the System" and Driving Up Costs

A Florida couple used generative AI to file escalating legal claims in an HOA fee dispute, eventually invoking RICO conspiracy allegations in hundreds of pages of increasingly unhinged court documents.
Business
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Investors sue over Oracle's borrowing spree

Oracle bondholders allege that undisclosed plans for an additional $38 billion borrowing undermined the creditworthiness and value of the initial $18 billion bonds.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Bank of America settles lawsuit from Jeffrey Epstein accusers, scuttling Leon Black deposition

Bank of America settled a class-action lawsuit from Jeffrey Epstein victims alleging the bank facilitated his sex-trafficking operation, with settlement terms to be disclosed by March 27.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Bank of America settles Epstein survivors' lawsuit

Bank of America settled a civil lawsuit with women alleging the bank facilitated sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein through ignoring suspicious financial transactions.
Information security
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge consolidates SitusAMC class actions after 2025 data breach

SitusAMC experienced a Nov. 12, 2025 data incident compromising accounting records, client agreements, and possibly client-customer data; a lead lawsuit alleges negligent data protection.
#attorney-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Law

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Disbarred Attorney Defrauded Clients Out Of Over $4.2M - Above the Law

A disbarred Rockville attorney pleaded guilty to theft and misappropriation schemes that defrauded clients of more than $4.2 million.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Emigrant Bank's predatory lending loss upheld by Supreme Court

Jury found Emigrant liable for reverse redlining after marketing predatory loans with 18% default interest to Black and Latino New York City homeowners.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Batton plaintiffs lose bid to intervene in Anywhere settlement

Judge Jenkin wrote that the Batton's plaintiffs interests would not be impaired if their motion to intervene was denied, as they would have the opportunity to object to the settlement at the agreement's final approval fairness hearing.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us

A year ago, President Trump issued an executive order that put U.S. universities on notice. The Jan. 29, 2025, directive targeted antisemitism on campus and launched investigations at five schools later widened to 60. But within weeks of the executive order, federal agencies started withholding billions of dollars in contracts and grants from several high-profile schools and pressuring them to align their policies more closely with Trump's on a range of issues that extended beyond antisemitism.
Higher education
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Gibson commission lawsuit settlements face objections

Mullis objects unless the court clarifies the settlement excludes homebuyers' separate commission-damages claims, and urges rejection if the release covers those claims.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Here's How You Can Challenge Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans

Federal wage garnishment for defaulted student loans will deepen financial hardship for millions of borrowers already unable to afford payments.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

West Capital sues loanDepot over TILA pay violations

loanDepot allegedly compensated production staff for steering borrowers into higher-rate loans while penalizing pricing exceptions, creating unfair competitive advantages through systematic violations of lending regulations.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

UWM seeks to dismiss remaining RESPA claims

UWM seeks dismissal of remaining claims after a judge dismissed all RICO and most RESPA claims, leaving limited RESPA and state claims active.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Lawsuit from families of men killed in boat strikes is the first to reach U.S. court

Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo are presumed dead after a U.S. missile hit the boat they were taking home to Trinidad last October. President Trump said the strike targeted narco terrorists when he posted the video online, but families of those men say they had no ties to the drug trade. Now Joseph's mother and Samaroo's sister are suing the U.S. government in federal court in Massachusetts.
US politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Unison faces consumer lawsuit over home equity investment claims

Unison's home equity investment agreements are alleged to be misleading, functioning as unlicensed, high-cost mortgages that can strip homeowners' equity and evade consumer protections.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Skadden Sanctioned Over 'Duplicative, Vexatious Litigation' - Above the Law

Courts impose sanctions on parties filing duplicative litigation across jurisdictions to prevent abuse of the judicial system and protect judicial resources.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Sues JP Morgan For 'Nice Bank You Got There, Be A Shame If Something Happened To It' - Above the Law

Trump sued JPMorgan Chase in Miami-Dade alleging political "debanking" and trade libel after the bank cut ties following January 6, seeking $5 billion.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rocket Mortgage alleges $194,000 loss in broker fraud lawsuit

Rocket Mortgage sues Sharp Loan and Reyes for fraud and breach after undisclosed UWM loans caused repurchases and about $194,000 in losses.
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.12.26

A criminal DOJ probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered a sharp market decline, amid several high-profile legal developments affecting courts, counsel, and copyright.
Real estate
fromNew York Focus
1 month ago

How Disputed Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Brooklyn Home for $100

In over 1,250 foreclosures, lenders' allegedly illegal interest calculations were baked into auction minimum bids, enabling banks or investors to repurchase properties for $1,000 or less.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump blasts Dimon, threatens to sue JPMorgan over debanking | Fortune

Donald Trump plans to sue JPMorgan Chase for alleged debanking after Jan. 6 while Jamie Dimon declines Fed chair consideration but might accept Treasury.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Rocket RESPA lawsuit is unique, but legal hurdles lie ahead

Rocket Homes allegedly received ~35% referral fees for buyers steered to its agents, compromising agents' fiduciary duty and prompting pay-to-play coercion claims.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Distressed assets, AI fraud complicating title insurance risk

Layered validation and synchronized countermeasures are essential to combat increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven title insurance fraud amid uneven property market risks and rising bad actors.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

What are my rights as a borrower? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Taking out a loan can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Questions pile up fast. How much can they charge me? What happens if I miss a payment? Can they call my workplace? Here's what most borrowers don't realize. Singapore's Moneylenders Act grants you significant legal protections. These aren't suggestions lenders can ignore. They're enforceable rules backed by the Ministry of Law. Every licensed money lender operating in Singapore follows them. No exceptions.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Equifax settles fair credit reporting act suit

In the second amended complaint, Guo claims that after she was the victim of identity theft, the financial institution and credit bureau defendants continued to report and attempt to collect fraudulent debts after she provided proof of the fraud. In doing such she alleges that they violated federal and California consumer protection laws by failing to properly investigate and correct her credit reports.
Law
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage servicers face lawsuit over borrower fees

Class-action alleges HECM servicers improperly added attorneys', property inspection, preservation and appraisal fees to reverse mortgage loan balances, inflating principals and costs.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
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