(Reuters) - Tesla owners who accused it of falsely advertising estimated driving ranges for its electric vehicles must pursue their claims in individual arbitrations rather than banding together in proposed class action lawsuits, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California said on Thursday the drivers had agreed to an arbitration provision for resolving disputes...

(Reuters) - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was sued on Thursday over its new rule capping late fees on credit cards at $8, which banking groups and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say punishes consumers who pay their bills on time. In a complaint filed in the Fort Worth, Texas, federal court, the fee's opponents accused the bureau of exceeding...

SAO PAULO, March 7 (Reuters) - Brazil-based investment management company Vinci Partners and independent asset manager Compass announced on Thursday a business combination expected to take place by the end of the third quarter this year. The companies, who jointly would have more than $50 billion in assets under management, said the deal will be paid partly in cash and...

TORONTO, March 7 (Reuters) - Panama said on Wednesday it had asked First Quantum Minerals ( FQVLF ) to suspend a visitor program launched last month at the disputed Cobre Panama mine, saying the miner did not consult the government before starting the community relations initiative. The Canadian miner announced the program to help the Panamanian society to get a...