Lawsuits

Judge in CFPB Credit Card Lawsuit Avoids Recusal
Judge in CFPB Credit Card Lawsuit Avoids Recusal
April 18, 2024  |  Legal

A judge in the banking industry/CFPB legal battle can remain on the case. That’s according to a ruling — made public Thursday (April 18) by Reuters —...

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UK Judge Rules App Developers’ Suit Against Apple Can Proceed
UK Judge Rules App Developers’ Suit Against Apple Can Proceed
April 12, 2024  |  Legal

Apple lost its bid to have part of a lawsuit in the United Kingdom dismissed. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 1,500 U.K.-based app developers and alleged...

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Binance Is Building ‘Robust Compliance Program,’ CEO Says
Binance Is Building ‘Robust Compliance Program,’ CEO Says
April 09, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance’s new CEO said the cryptocurrency exchange is a more mature company now. Speaking with CNBC Tuesday (April 9), Richard Teng acknowledged concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice —...

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Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
April 05, 2024  |  Meta

Meta Platforms asked a judge Friday (April 5) to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission. In a court filing, the...

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Binance Executive Held in Nigeria Makes First Court Appearance
Binance Executive Held in Nigeria Makes First Court Appearance
April 04, 2024  |  Legal

Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, appeared in court in Nigeria for the first time Thursday (April 4). Gambaryan, who is a U.S. citizen,...

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PayPal’s Court Win Spotlights Continuing Evolution of Digital Wallets
PayPal’s Court Win Spotlights Continuing Evolution of Digital Wallets
April 03, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

The legal dust-up between PayPal and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over digital wallets has notched a win in PayPal’s favor. As reported this...

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Privacy Dynamics Return to Forefront of Connected Consumer Concerns
Privacy Dynamics Return to Forefront of Connected Consumer Concerns
April 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In a dynamic connected economy landscape, where every click, swipe and tap leaves a digital footprint, the notion of privacy has become an elusive concept,...

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FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
April 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (April 1) that it now has stronger tools to combat scammers who impersonate government agencies and businesses. A new rule...

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Judge Sides With PayPal in CFPB Lawsuit Regarding Digital Wallets
Judge Sides With PayPal in CFPB Lawsuit Regarding Digital Wallets
April 01, 2024  |  Legal

PayPal won a legal victory against the U.S. consumer protection watchdog. According to court documents cited in a Friday (March 29) Law 360 report, U.S. District...

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