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SEC Chairman Says Tesla Case Is Settled Despite Musk Tweet
November 27, 2018

Despite Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk’s early October tweet in which he called the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the “Shortseller Enrichment Commission,” SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said the issue is settled. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Supreme Court Justices Hear Apple Antitrust Appeal
November 26, 2018

Apple’s attempt to get the Supreme Court to toss out a lawsuit over allegations of antitrust actions with its App Store could be souring, amid reports that the court justices seemed open to letting the suit proceed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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US Biometrics Law Tested By Six Flags Lawsuit
November 26, 2018

The Illinois Supreme Court is set to hear arguments that will help it determine when consumers can take action under the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Blue Apron Hit With Employee Labor Lawsuit
November 26, 2018

Blue Apron employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company over a variety of alleged labor law violations. According to BuzzFeed News, the suit, filed in October by former Blue Apron employee Rashida Fairley on behalf of all hourly employees, alleges that workers weren’t...

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Société Générale Fined $1.34B For Violating US Sanctions
November 20, 2018

Société Générale S.A. of Paris, France has agreed to pay U.S. federal and state authorities $1.34 billion to resolve legal disputes due to the firm’s violations of U.S. sanctions against Cuba and other countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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First Securities Fraud ICO Case To Plead Guilty
November 16, 2018

A New York man charged in the first fraud prosecution involving initial coin offerings has pleaded guilty to lying to about 1,000 investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Ripple, XRP Investors Lawsuit Heads To Federal Court
November 12, 2018

Ripple, the cryptocurrency startup behind the XRP tokens, and its affiliated defendants have filed documents to move a consolidated class action lawsuit to federal court. According to CoinDesk, Ripple lawyers want the suit to be moved from its previous venue at the San Mateo Superior Court...

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AT&T, T-Mobile Sued Over Mobile Crypto Thefts
November 09, 2018

Silver Miller — America’s leading cryptocurrency investor law firm — announced it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of crypto asset holders who were allegedly victims of “SIM swapping.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Airbnb Landlords Get $2.25M Fine For Illegal San Fran Rentals
November 06, 2018

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced that two local Airbnb landlords will pay $2.25 million in penalties and investigation costs for running an illegal hotel chain during the city’s housing crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...