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Businesses Sue Trump to Halt ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
May 13, 2025

A group of American small businesses is suing President Donald Trump over his tariffs. 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, PYMNTS...

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Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking DOGE From Social Security Data
April 21, 2025

A federal judge blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive personal information at the Social Security Administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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New York Sues DailyPay and MoneyLion, Alleging Abusive Lending Practices
April 14, 2025

The New York State Attorney General sued earned wage access providers DailyPay and MoneyLion on Monday (April 14), accusing them of illegal and deceptive conduct and abusive lending practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Justification for Tariffs
April 14, 2025

The Trump administration’s justification for its tariffs is being challenged by a lawsuit filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade on behalf of five small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion
April 14, 2025

The protracted Synapse Financial Technologies bankruptcy is nearing its final stages with a whimper rather than a bang. Late last week (April 10) Trustee Jelena McWilliams filed a status report with the Central California Bankruptcy Court that laid the ground for dismissal or conversion of...

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DailyPay Sues NY AG to Counter On-Demand Pay Restrictions
April 07, 2025

Earned wage access company DailyPay has sued New York Attorney General Letitia James. 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, PYMNTS Today....

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Frank Founder Charlie Javice Convicted of $175 Million Fraud
March 30, 2025

Startup founder Charlie Javice has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase by misleading the bank about her customer base. 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...

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FTC Adds Defendants in Case Alleging Unlawful Debt Relief Operation
March 28, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has added more defendants in its case against student loan debt relief operation Superior Servicing and its operator, Dennise Merdjanian. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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FTC Lawsuits Resulted in $337 Million in Refunds in 2024
March 14, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission’s law enforcement actions resulted in $337.3 million in refunds to consumers in 2024. 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...