Legal

Legal
WhatsApp Submits Evidence Supporting Apple in UK Encryption Case
June 11, 2025

Meta-owned WhatsApp reportedly joined a legal challenge against the U.K. government’s demand that Apple allow it access to the company’s encrypted customer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Legal
Update: Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks Chapter 7 or Dismissal
June 09, 2025

The end might be near for the Synapse bankruptcy case. Jelena McWilliams, the court-appointed Chapter 11 trustee has formally requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California to convert the Chapter 11 case to Chapter 7 or, alternatively, dismiss it. The motion...

Legal
US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
June 05, 2025

The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (June 3) that its sponsor said will combat fraud and improve transparency in a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Legal
Illinois Lawmakers Vote to Delay Implementation of Interchange Fees Law
June 02, 2025

The Illinois state legislature voted Sunday (June 1) to delay the implementation of a law that would bar companies from charging interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of credit and debit card transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Legal
White House Appeals Trade Court Ruling That Blocked Most Tariffs
May 29, 2025

The Trump administration reportedly asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a Wednesday (May 29) court ruling that largely blocked its tariffs and will take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if the appeals court does not do so. Get the Full Story...

Legal
White House Tariffs Quashed by US Trade Court
May 29, 2025

A federal court has largely blocked White House tariffs following a lawsuit by Democrat-led states. 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,...

Legal
Former Fed Economist Accused of Spying for China
May 25, 2025

A former Federal Reserve economist is accused of passing government information to China. 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....

Legal
UK Tribunal Finalizes Settlement in Class Action Against Mastercard
May 20, 2025

The U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal announced its judgment Tuesday (May 20) in a long-running class action lawsuit that was brought against Mastercard over its swipe fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Legal
FTX to Distribute $5 Billion to Creditors in Second Distribution
May 15, 2025

FTX’s bankruptcy advisers said Thursday (May 15) that they will distribute $5 billion to the former cryptocurrency exchange’s eligible creditors on May 30. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...