Settlements news and trends

New York DFS Reaches Settlements with 8 Auto Insurance Companies Over Alleged Cybersecurity Failures
Cybersecurity // October 14, 2025

Eight auto insurance companies will pay a collective total of $19 million in penalties to New York State for alleged violations of the Department of Financial Services’ cybersecurity regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
Legal // August 26, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

CFPB and FirstCash Settle Lawsuit Involving Military Lending Act
Legal // July 11, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and retail pawn store operator FirstCash said Friday (July 11) that they reached a settlement on FirstCash’s alleged violations of the Military Lending Act (MLA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Judge Rejects Settlement Proposed by Ripple and SEC
Legal // June 26, 2025

A federal judge reportedly rejected a joint motion by blockchain company Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve their proposed settlement in a lawsuit over the sale of unregistered securities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
Update: Judge in Mastercard and Visa Settlement Case Posts 88-Page Opinion

July 02, 2024
After three days of sparse quotes and speculation, the New York Eastern District court judge presiding over the latest chapter in the proposed credit card swipe fee settlement between Visa, Mastercard and millions of merchants has posted her 88-page opinion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

The Instant Verdict Is In For Legal Disbursements

January 14, 2020
The fact that instant disbursements are overwhelmingly preferred by consumers isn’t much of a surprise. When stacked up against a paper check, money that is instantly loaded to one’s digital...

Quick Reads
New York DFS Reaches Settlements with 8 Auto Insurance Companies Over Alleged Cybersecurity Failures

October 14, 2025
Eight auto insurance companies will pay a collective total of $19 million in penalties to New York State for alleged violations of the Department of Financial Services’ cybersecurity regulation. 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 […]

FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise

August 26, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

CFPB and FirstCash Settle Lawsuit Involving Military Lending Act

July 11, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and retail pawn store operator FirstCash said Friday (July 11) that they reached a settlement on FirstCash’s alleged violations of the Military Lending Act (MLA). Get the...

Judge Rejects Settlement Proposed by Ripple and SEC

June 26, 2025
A federal judge reportedly rejected a joint motion by blockchain company Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve their proposed settlement in a lawsuit over the sale of unregistered securities. Get the Full...