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Update: Supreme Court Draws Line on Tariffs and Hands Middle Market a Reset
February 20, 2026

Two days after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision, the headline is no longer simply that the justices drew a line on presidential authority. The immediate question for importers and for the banks and retailers financing and selling those goods is more practical. Up next: What...

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JPMorgan Chase Moves to Dismiss Trump Debanking Lawsuit
February 19, 2026

JPMorgan Chase said in a Thursday (Feb. 19) court filing that it will seek a dismissal of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit that alleges the financial institution “debanked” him in 2021, Bloomberg reported Thursday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Judge Rejects JPMorgan Chase Bid to Kill Cash Sweep Lawsuit
February 13, 2026

A class action lawsuit targeting JPMorgan Chase’s cash sweep program can move forward after a federal judge rejected the bank’s request to dismiss the suit, Reuters reported Friday (Feb. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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IAB Standardizes Ad Terms to Accelerate Direct Buys
February 12, 2026

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) proposed new terms for voluntary use in contracts for direct buys of digital advertising. 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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Illinois Swipe Fee Law Upheld by Federal Court
February 11, 2026

An Illinois ban on card interchange fees for taxes and tips has survived a court challenge. 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...

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Google Faces Trademark Battle Over AI Video Tools
February 09, 2026

Autodesk sued Google on Friday (Feb. 6), alleging that the tech giant infringed on its “Flow” trademark for artificial intelligence-powered software, Reuters reported Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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ADM to Pay $40 Million to Settle SEC Accounting Fraud Claims
January 28, 2026

Food processing and commodities trading corporation Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) reached Wednesday (Jan. 28) a $40 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve allegations that the company defrauded investors by artificially inflating profit margins in its nutrition segment, according to The...

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Google Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Targeting Voice Assistant
January 26, 2026

Google has reportedly agreed to a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged that the firm’s Google Assistant spied on smartphone users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Justice Department Investigates Allegations That Deel Recruited Spy at Rival Firm Rippling
January 23, 2026

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating allegations that human resources company Deel recruited a spy inside rival firm Rippling. 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...