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Lawsuits Allege Banks Played Favorites With PPP Loans
April 20, 2020

Separate class-action lawsuits were filed against Wells Fargo, Frost Bank, JPMorgan Chase, US Bancorp and Bank of America, alleging that the financial institutions (FIs) unlawfully prioritized their own business customers when processing coronavirus stimulus loans from the government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Get the Full...

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FTC Files Case Against RI Firm Allegedly Posing As SBA Lender; Company Claims Error
April 17, 2020

A Rhode Island company is facing allegations of falsely claiming to be an authorized lender for the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Zoom Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Security, Privacy Breaches
April 08, 2020

Investor Michael Drieu is leading a class action lawsuit against Zoom Video Communications Inc. alleging the California company’s video conferencing app has security bugs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Goldman Sachs Denied Dismissal Of Class-Action Lawsuit Over Subprime Mortgages
April 07, 2020

A Manhattan court denied Goldman Sachs Group’s appeal to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that accuses the investment bank of hiding information when it created subprime securities prior to the Great Recession, according to a report in Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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WeWork Files Suit Against SoftBank For Withdrawing $3B Offer
April 07, 2020

WeWork is not taking SoftBank Group Corp.’s withdrawal of its $3 billion offer lying down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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European Court Ruling Could Crimp Airbnb Rentals
April 02, 2020

A European court ruling could put a crimp in Airbnb’s home- and apartment-sharing business on the continent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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UK Celebrity Law Firm Warns Remote Staff To Turn Off Smart Speakers
March 20, 2020

A U.K. law firm, Mishcon de Reya, has warned attorneys who are working from home to turn off their smart speakers while they’re talking to clients so the conversations don’t get recorded, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Proposed Law Would Force Delaware Businesses To Accept Cash
March 11, 2020

A new proposed law in Delaware would make it illegal for businesses to only accept cash, according to a report by the Associated Press. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Supreme Court May Allow SEC To Recoup Fraud Money
March 03, 2020

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 3), possibly inched closer to a decision that would allow the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to recoup money from fraudsters, according to a report from the Associated Press. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...