On January 17, 2025, a major consumer reporting agency faced a $15 million penalty for failing to manage credit report disputes effectively, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
On January 2, 2025, a proposed rule clarifies the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to include video game transactions, esports betting, and stablecoins, enhancing consumer protections.
A coalition of Republican-led states and energy groups filed a lawsuit challenging presidential memoranda that restrict oil and gas leasing on over 627 million acres offshore.
Two Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, were assassinated in Tehran, raising concerns about judicial safety and increasing targeted violence in the country.
A.V. is suing Vermont's child welfare agency for removing her daughter based on unproven mental health rumors, alleging discrimination and violation of reproductive rights.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Winter 2024 report identifies compliance failures in deposit accounts, credit data furnishing, and small-dollar lending, urging improved consumer protections and operational practices.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces arrest following a court warrant, triggering protests, clashes with police, and significant political unrest over insurrection charges.
Three lawyers linked to Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation were sentenced, prompting international condemnation and calls for their immediate release due to political motivations.
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned escalating ethnic violence in Sudan, urging action against targeted attacks and hate speech impacting communities.
On December 11, 2024, the Fifth Circuit ruled against the SEC's Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules, impacting diversity compliance for Nasdaq-listed companies.