Illinois Bankers Association et al v. Raoul

  1. October 03, 2024

    OCC Backs Bid To Block 'Unworkable' Ill. Swipe Fee Law

    The banking industry's bid to block a new Illinois law that bans swipe fees on tax and tip payments received a big boost from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which has slammed the law for being an "ill-conceived" threat to the "efficient and effective" banking system.

  2. August 15, 2024

    Banking Groups Sue To Thwart New Ill. Swipe Fee Restrictions

    The nation's largest bank trade association and other industry groups sued Thursday to block Illinois from implementing a new state law that prohibits financial intermediaries from charging so-called swipe fees on the sales tax and tip portions of payment card transactions, arguing it conflicts with federal law and risks broader "chaos."