Fee

UNC and N.C. State Face Potential ‘Massive Liability’ as Court Allows Student Fee Lawsuit to Advance

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — In a pivotal legal decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court has allowed a lawsuit involving the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University to go forward, challenging the concept of sovereign immunity in certain contractual agreements with students. This ruling, dated March 21, overturns a previous judgment by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The court’s latest opinion highlighted the presence of an express contract rather than an implied contract as previously considered by lower courts. The essence of this legal dispute centers around whether the universities had formed … Read more

Federal Court Pauses Lawsuit Against CFPB as Negotiations Over Credit Card Late Fee Cap Show Promise

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A federal court has temporarily paused legal proceedings in a high-stakes lawsuit over a contentious rule limiting credit card late fees, an issue that pits financial institutions against consumer advocates. The 30-day stay, authorized by U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman on March 13, followed optimistic signals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about reaching a settlement with challengers, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Consumer Bankers Association. The dispute centers on a CFPB rule established in March 2024, capping credit card late fees at $8, a sharp … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arbitration Decision in Fee Dispute Among Former Law Firm Owners in Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – On Wednesday, a federal judge in Pennsylvania decided against overturning or amending a ruling by an arbitration panel concerning the division of fees from two cases among three former principal owners of a now-dissolved plaintiffs’ law firm. The judge’s decision came after the panel had provided a resolution on how the fees should be distributed, which was contested by one of the involved parties. The defendant in the fee dispute had appealed to the court to nullify the arbitration’s decision, arguing that the panel’s findings were flawed. However, the judge found that … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arbitration Ruling on Fee Division Among Former Business Co-Owners in Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A federal court in Pennsylvania has ruled that it will not overturn or amend the division of fees determined by an arbitration panel regarding two litigations among three former leading partners of a now-dissolved corporation. The decision leaves in place the original ruling made by the panel, which was tasked with addressing the distribution of legal fees accumulated from these cases. The dispute began after the dissolution of the firm, which led to a complex legal battle over the rightful distribution of fees resulting from two significant cases the firm had handled. … Read more