Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Tesla’s Autopilot Feature Faces Regulatory Headwinds in Germany
February 21, 2022

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Legal & Regulation
Digital Platforms Shouldn’t Be Regulated as Utility Networks
February 21, 2022

As the five tech superpowers have grown to dominate the world, regulators have sharpened their focus on how to tame them and keep the sectors competitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Bank Regulation
Report: Extensive Credit Suisse Leak Shows Alleged Criminal Ties
February 21, 2022

Credit Suisse has been scrambling to cut down on fallout after newspapers reported on over 18,000 leaked accounts connected to criminals, reported human rights abusers and sanctioned people, like dictators, CNBC writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

CFPB
CFPB Warns Student Loan Servicers About Public Service Forgiveness
February 18, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a bulletin warning student loan servicers that they could face sanctions if they mislead borrowers about loan forgiveness programs tied to public service, according to a Friday (Feb. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Legal & Regulation
EU Brings Legal Fight to WTO Over China’s Alleged Patent Infringement
February 18, 2022

The European Union (EU) brought accusations against China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday (Feb. 18), alleging Beijing stopped European tech firms from pursuing recourse in foreign courts to defend their own patents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

ANTITRUST
Report: Microsoft, Google Allegedly Use Spam Ads to Chill Competition
February 18, 2022

Confidential data reviewed by POLITICO has revealed gatekeeper search engines are funneling low-value ads to smaller search partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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New Crypto Regulation May Be Useful, but Not Indispensable
February 18, 2022

In the crypto regulation debate, many people in the industry are suggesting that new regulation in the United States is needed to provide more clarity and legal certainty for companies. Yet, Ashley Ebersole, partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, told PMYNTS that any legal expert...

Legal & Regulation
FTC Rules Seek Redress for Victims of Sham Schemes
February 18, 2022

New rules proposed by the Federal Trade Commission would seek redress for victims of sham money-making schemes and impose steep fines against violators, including multilevel marketers, for-profit colleges and gig economy platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

AML
Credit Suisse Woes Reveal Gaps in Banks’ AML Defenses
February 17, 2022

A recent spate of high-profile money laundering cases involving big banks in Europe has shone a spotlight on just how thieves are making off with the cash — literally. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...