American Express Pays $17.5 Million to Settle Merchant Anti-Steering Class Action
American Express agreed to a $17.5 million class action settlement over anti-steering rules that allegedly blocked merchants from promoting cheaper payment rivals.
Grubhub Settles California Fee-Transparency Class Action for $5 Million
Grubhub agreed to a $5 million class action settlement over allegations it misled California consumers on delivery fees and menu prices from 2019 to 2026.
Discover Agrees to $1.2 Billion Settlement Over Card Misclassification
Discover Financial Services has agreed to pay more than $1.2 billion to settle claims it misclassified consumer credit cards as commercial cards, overcharging merchants on interchange fees.
Gemini Space Station Faces Securities Fraud Class Action Over IPO Disclosures
A securities fraud class action filed in SDNY targets Gemini Space Station over alleged IPO misstatements, with GEMI shares down nearly 79% from their $28.00 offering price.
Seventh Defendant Charged in Chicago-Area Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors charge a seventh suspect in a Chicago-area cryptocurrency kidnapping conspiracy, as all defendants face detention without bond in the Northern District of Illinois.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 22 in Northwest Indiana Gambling and Extortion Case
A federal grand jury in Hammond, Indiana indicted 22 people in Operation Porterhouse Parlay, charging an illegal gambling, extortion, and money laundering ring tied to two NW Indiana restaurants.
Latvian Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced to 102 Months for Conti-Linked Extortion
A federal court sentenced Latvian national Deniss Zolotarjovs to 102 months for ransomware extortion tied to Conti, Karakurt, and Akira, causing $56 million in losses.
DOJ Sues Minnesota to Block State Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Companies
The DOJ filed a complaint against Minnesota on May 4, 2026, seeking to block the state’s 2020 climate lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Koch, and API on Clean Air Act preemption grounds.
Federal Indictment Names Sinaloa Governor in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other Mexican officials on drug trafficking and weapons charges tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director Comey Over Instagram Post
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two threat counts tied to a seashell Instagram post referencing President Trump, his second indictment under the current DOJ.