Dangers Along the A.I. Frontier: Wiretapping and Class Action Lawsuits

Dangers Along the A.I. Frontier: Wiretapping and Class Action Lawsuits

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has businesses chomping at the bit to take advantage and gain an edge on competitors, but it can come at a cost. Patrick Sickels warns of some of the ways lawyers can capitalize on the wild west of technology, and how credit unions can avoid falling victim to their payday schemes.

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The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System

The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System

Navy Federal Credit Union is currently facing a lawsuit for discriminatory lending practices. But is Navy Federal a lone offender? Or is this issue industry-wide? CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast to delve deeper into the issue and discuss industry reform.

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Marijuana Businesses Sue to Gain Access to Financial Services

Marijuana Businesses Sue to Gain Access to Financial Services

Due to a lack of federal regulation, many financial institutions cannot serve marijuana businesses without risk of repercussions. This inaccessibility leaves marijuana businesses open to safety and financing issues, the Massachusetts marijuana businesses argued when they filed their lawsuit last week, reports David Baumann.

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Court Grants Credit Union Motion to Intervene in 1071 Lawsuit

Court Grants Credit Union Motion to Intervene in 1071 Lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted the motion to intervene filed by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the Cornerstone League, and Rally Credit Union Monday.

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Five Legal Trends To Be Aware Of

Five Legal Trends To Be Aware Of

Internal Auditor Patrick Sickels details a few recent trends in litigation that credit unions should be on the lookout for, and how they can ensure they won’t be targeted.

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