Supreme Court rules that national banks are subject to some state laws

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can apply some of their own laws to big national banks operating within their borders, a decision proponents called a huge win for consumers and for states seeking more power to regulate financial activities.

Supreme Court says state attorneys general must go to court to investigate national banks

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday that state attorneys general can investigate national banks for discrimination and other crimes, but only with a court’s help.