Courts

Lawsuit stems from 2008 financial crisis.

Townstone Financial & its owner accused of discouraging prospective borrowers.

The group of 140 employees say AmeriSave claimed they were fired 'for cause' after laying them off.

Prosecutors had sought 15 years in $200M bond fraud scheme.

Key claim of racial discrimination in an appraisal can still move forward.

Prosecutors didn't seek maximum sentence, while defendant seeks probation.

A Delaware bankruptcy court judge certified the class, which includes 425 former employees.

DOJ says settlement with LA-based bank is largest in department's history.