Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
UK’s CMA Warns Lastminute.com Of Legal Action Over Vacation Refunds
February 12, 2021

Switzerland-headquartered global online travel booking platform Lastminute.com could be facing legal action from the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over missing the refund deadline for canceled vacations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Biden Won’t Pursue TikTok Ban For Now
February 11, 2021

The President Joe Biden administration is easing up on the TikTok ban former President Donald Trump was pursuing, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Massachusetts Regulator Subpoenas ‘Roaring Kitty’ Trader In GameStop Investigation
February 10, 2021

Massachusetts securities regulators have issued a subpoena for a YouTube streamer going by the name “Roaring Kitty” over his role in reportedly helping to drive interest in GameStop in last month’s stock market jubilee, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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CEOs of JPMorgan, Walmart, Lowe’s And More Meet At White House
February 10, 2021

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon was one of several executives to meet with President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Feb. 9) to discuss Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, The Washington Post writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Big Tech Compliance: Amazon To Pay Over $61.7 Million To Settle Tipping Claims; Mark Zuckerberg...
February 08, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny from governments and individuals. 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...

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Douyin’s Anti-Competitive Lawsuit Against Tencent Moves Forward In Chinese Court
February 08, 2021

China’s Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, is suing fellow internet titan Tencent over allegedly monopolistic behavior. 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 our...

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Biden’s CFPB Focuses On Debt Collection As Early Priority
February 08, 2021

Every new presidential administration gets to make its imprint on regulations — and by extension, the financial services industry. 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...

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China Clarifies Big Tech Monopoly Rules
February 07, 2021

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published new guidelines Sunday (Feb. 7) to strengthen anti-monopoly restrictions on Big Tech platforms, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar Plans Antitrust Bill Targeting Tech Industry
February 04, 2021

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), the incoming head of the Senate antitrust subcommittee, is planning to introduce a bill to bolster competition laws and antitrust enforcement, The Hill reported on Thursday (Feb. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...