RealPage, facing allegations of rental price manipulation, reaches settlement with authorities
RealPage Settles Dispute with Justice Department A real estate platform previously accused of being part of a “housing cartel” has come to an agreement with the Department of Justice after a lengthy legal battle spanning over a year and a half. This settlement restricts certain features of the app that many renters have found to […]
DOJ reaches settlement in case against RealPage for allowing landlords to cooperate on high rental prices
Department of Justice Settles Lawsuit Against RealPage The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with RealPage, a tech company focused on real estate, following significant accusations that it created an algorithm that enabled landlords to collude and increase rents unlawfully, according to recent reports. The settlement was disclosed in a federal court in North […]
How to receive your share of the $2.5B Amazon settlement
Amazon’s Automatic Refunds for Prime Customers Amazon is taking steps to compensate customers who were misled about their Prime subscriptions. This follows a significant $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which confirmed the details of the refunds. The FTC’s allegations suggested that Amazon made it tricky for customers to sign up for […]
Public Broadcasting Sues Trump Administration over Funding Cuts, Secures Settlement, Restores $36M Agreement with NPR
There has been a recent agreement regarding [Trump’s] stance on public media funding. This development is noteworthy as it touches on the ongoing discussions about taxpayer support for media outlets perceived as biased. The complexities surrounding public media infrastructure are still unfolding, and opinions vary on how this will shape the future of media consumption. […]
O.J. Simpson’s estate reaches settlement with the father of deceased waiter Ron Goldman
Settlement Reached in O.J. Simpson Case More than 30 years after the tragic murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, a significant development has occurred. O.J. Simpson’s estate has agreed to pay a settlement to Fred Goldman, Ron’s father, marking the highest single settlement in this lengthy legal drama. However, the amount the Goldmans […]
How a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement might result in your rewards credit card being declined
Visa and MasterCard Proposal for Settlement in Legal Dispute NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and MasterCard are working on a settlement in a lengthy legal battle with merchants and retailers over transaction fees for card acceptance. This settlement might significantly change how customers use their Visa and Mastercard credit cards, possibly leading to some consumers […]
OJ Simpson’s Estate Will Pay Wrongful Death Settlement
Fred Goldman May Receive Funds from O.J. Simpson’s Estate It looks like Fred Goldman, the father of Ron Goldman, might finally get a share of the millions from the 1997 wrongful death judgment against O.J. Simpson. This case is one of the most notorious true crime stories from the past few decades. Ron Goldman was […]
Implications of the Visa and Mastercard legal settlement for your rewards credit card
Settlement Affects Credit Card Swipe Fees This week saw the announcement of a settlement that concludes a long-standing dispute involving Visa, Mastercard, and the fees associated with credit card transactions. Every time a consumer uses a credit card, retailers and service providers incur “swipe” fees. Typically, these fees are around 2% or more per transaction, […]
How a legal settlement between Visa and Mastercard might result in your rewards credit card being declined
Visa and MasterCard Offer Settlement in Legal Dispute NEW YORK — Visa and MasterCard have proposed a settlement aimed at resolving a prolonged legal conflict with merchants and retailers regarding the fees associated with card acceptance. This settlement might significantly influence how customers use their Visa and MasterCard credit cards, and could even lead to […]
Bank’s settlement turned down: Will clients still receive money?
Federal Judge Rejects $425 Million Settlement with Capital One Many individuals with accounts at major U.S. banks were looking forward to receiving payments from a recent settlement. However, a federal judge has turned that settlement down. U.S. District Judge David Novak, based in the Eastern District of Virginia, rejected Capital One’s $425 million settlement linked […]