Capital

CFPB Withdraws Lawsuit Against Capital One, Halts Several Biden-Era Legal Actions

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to drop its lawsuit against Capital One and several other cases that had been initiated during President Joe Biden’s administration. This change marks a notable shift in direction under new leadership, reflecting a possibly less aggressive stance on banking oversight. The commenced actions under former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, aimed to hold various financial entities to account, suggesting a tightening of regulatory practices. However, with the new turn of events, such ambitious enforcement against major financial institutions might see a scale-back. Among the affected cases, the lawsuit … Read more

Memphis Shooting Suspect Requests Delay, Chooses to Represent Himself in Trial for Capital Murder Charges

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a pronounced turn of events, a Tennessee man facing charges for a series of shootings in Memphis, which tragically resulted in three fatalities, has chosen to represent himself in court. 22-year-old Ezekiel Kelly, initially represented by private attorneys, now seeks additional time to prepare his defense, citing the need to thoroughly review evidence presented against him. During a courtroom appearance on Tuesday, Kelly informed Shelby County Judge James Jones Jr. that he requires more time to access jail computers to review the extensive evidence, which includes thousands of pages and over … Read more

Mass Torts and Investment Capital: How Financial Backing is Reshaping U.S. Litigation Landscapes

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Washington, D.C. – Mass tort litigation, a legal system designed to handle numerous related civil lawsuits simultaneously, has recently come under scrutiny for its effectiveness and economic impact. Critics argue that instead of offering fair compensation to victims, these legal battles mainly benefit trial lawyers and their financial backers, burdening the economy by draining resources from productive businesses. Multidistrict litigation (MDL), a key procedural approach within mass torts, was originally created to improve the efficiency of managing large clusters of federal lawsuits. However, these MDLs, which once represented 38 percent of the federal civil caseload … Read more

Second Trial Looming in Bexar County Capital Murder Case After Initial Mistrial

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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A noteworthy capital murder case involving R.C. Curtis, accused of killing his wife’s grandmother Paula Boyd in 2015, is moving toward a second trial after the initial proceedings ended in a mistrial in 2021. The case returned to the spotlight on Friday when both prosecution and defense attorneys appeared before a Bexar County judge to ensure that all pertinent evidence has been disclosed to both parties. This procedural step is crucial for the fairness and integrity of the forthcoming retrial. Paula Boyd, the victim in the case, was a much-loved employee … Read more