Records collected on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Daily brief · September 9, 2026

32 Federal Records Filed, Led by Justice Department and Court Decisions

Today's federal records include 12 filings from the U.S. Department of Justice and 10 from federal and state courts via CourtListener, along with 4 company filings on SEC EDGAR. Additional records come from the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the International Trade Administration, and other federal agencies.

1. Federal Trade Commission · FTC press release

   FTC Takes Action Against Payment Processor Humboldt Merchant Services for Knowingly Facilitating Payment Processing for Sham Merchants

   The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against payment processor Humboldt Merchant Services, alleging it knowingly facilitated payment processing for more than 1,000 sham merchants engaged in fraud, including shell companies used for unauthorized billing scams. Under a proposed order, Humboldt will pay $12 million for consumer redress and be permanently banned from processing payments for high-risk merchant categories including straw companies, merchants on fraud watchlists, and certain e-commerce entities.

   Why it matters: The proposed order, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, will become legally binding if approved and signed by a judge, directly restricting Humboldt's business operations and requiring substantial payment to affected consumers.

   Record page · Official source (ftc.gov)

2. Federal and state courts (via CourtListener) · Court opinion

   Sandbox Mutual Insurance CO. v. CE Design, Ltd.

   Sandbox Mutual Insurance Company sought a declaration in Cook County circuit court regarding which of two competing judgments has priority: one entered in its favor in Saskatchewan, Canada, and another entered against it in Lake County, Illinois. The Cook County court dismissed the complaint for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, finding the controversy not yet ripe for decision, and Sandbox Mutual appealed.

   Why it matters: This appeal addresses whether an Illinois court has jurisdiction to declare priority between competing judgments issued in different jurisdictions over the same insurance policy dispute.

   Record page · Official source (courtlistener.com)

3. Federal and state courts (via CourtListener) · Court opinion

   Natural Resources Defense Council Inc v. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

   The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit granted petitions by environmental organizations challenging a Water Quality Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company for its proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement Project. The court vacated the certification and remanded for further proceedings, finding that NJDEP arbitrarily reversed its earlier 2019 denial, certified the project before resolving essential monitoring requirements, failed to explain compliance with water quality standards, and denied adequate public comment opportunity.

   Why it matters: The decision returns the state certification process to NJDEP, blocking the pipeline project's advance pending compliance with Clean Water Act section 401 requirements and state water quality standards for the Raritan Bay segment.

   Record page · Official source (courtlistener.com)

4. Federal and state courts (via CourtListener) · Court opinion

   BMO Bank N.A. v. Wilson

   The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of BMO Bank N.A. against a defendant who financed a boat through a loan agreement executed in April 2022, made only 17 of 180 required payments, and then denied the debt's existence. The appellate court rejected the defendant's four assignments of error, finding them unsupported by legal argument, citation to authority, or reference to the record, as required by appellate rules.

   Why it matters: The decision upholds BMO Bank's right to recover the boat and trailer and the remaining loan balance from the defendant; it also establishes that pro se litigants must meet the same procedural standards as represented parties in appellate briefs.

   Record page · Official source (courtlistener.com)

5. Company filings on SEC EDGAR · Form 8-K (company current report)

   Fox Corp

   Fox Corp filed a Form 8-K current report with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2026, disclosing other events under Item 8.01. The filing contains the 8-K document and associated XBRL data files but does not specify the nature of the events being reported.

   Why it matters: A Form 8-K is a required disclosure when a public company experiences material events; this filing notifies investors and regulators of Fox Corp's reportable occurrence(s) as of September 8, 2026.

   Record page · Official source (sec.gov)

6. Company filings on SEC EDGAR · Form 8-K (company current report)

   Chilean Cobalt Corp.

   Chilean Cobalt Corp. filed a Form 8-K current report on September 9, 2026, disclosing entry into a material definitive agreement, unregistered sales of equity securities, and other events. The filing includes a securities purchase agreement and a press release as exhibits.

   Why it matters: This disclosure notifies investors of significant corporate actions and agreements that may affect the company's financial position and securities.

   Record page · Official source (sec.gov)

7. Company filings on SEC EDGAR · Form 8-K (company current report)

   Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.

   Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. filed a Form 8-K current report with the SEC on September 9, 2026. The filing includes regulated FD disclosures and financial statements with exhibits, consisting of presentation slides and related documents.

   Why it matters: Form 8-K filings notify investors and the public of material events or corporate changes that companies must disclose under securities regulations.

   Record page · Official source (sec.gov)

8. Company filings on SEC EDGAR · Form 8-K (company current report)

   Lyft, Inc.

   Lyft, Inc. filed a Form 8-K current report with the SEC on September 9, 2026, covering events from September 6, 2026. The filing discloses matters related to departure or appointment of directors or officers and their compensation arrangements, as well as other regulatory disclosures and financial exhibits.

   Why it matters: Form 8-K filings notify investors and the public of material events at public companies; this disclosure covers executive and board changes that may affect company operations and governance.

   Record page · Official source (sec.gov)

Also filed today

• New York Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy U.S. Department of Justice · DOJ press release
• Foreign National Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare Advantage Programs U.S. Department of Justice · DOJ press release
• Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend FINRA Rules 0150 (Application of Rules to Exempted Securities... Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document
• Certain Glow Fish Tape Systems, Safety Helmet Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section... U.S. International Trade Commission · Trade or tariff notice (Federal Register)
• Request for Comments Regarding Implementation of 19 U.S.C. 1338(g) U.S. International Trade Commission · Trade or tariff notice (Federal Register)
• Hardwood and Decorative Plywood From China, Indonesia, and Vietnam; Determinations U.S. International Trade Commission · Trade or tariff notice (Federal Register)
• Steel Grating From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce · Trade or tariff notice (Federal Register)

By the numbers

• 32 records collected, against 30.8 a day over the previous 7 days and 32.2 over 30.
• U.S. Department of Justice 12 · Federal and state courts (via CourtListener) 10 · Company filings on SEC EDGAR 4 · U.S. International Trade Commission 3 · Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) 1 · Federal Trade Commission 1 · International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce 1
• Busiest court in the last 30 days: District Court, District of Columbia (36 records).
• Repeat filer: Fidelity Core Real Estate Fund — 2 records in 90 days.
• Repeat filer: Old QVC Group, Inc. — 2 records in 90 days.
• Repeat filer: QVC Group, Inc. — 2 records in 90 days.

Sources: ftc.gov, courtlistener.com, sec.gov. Compiled from official releases; not legal or investment advice. Summaries are written from the official source text and checked against it before publication; records whose official page cannot be read are listed by title only.