Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Report: Lawmakers Frustrated That Treasury Is Sitting On $454B In COVID-19 Aid
August 27, 2020

Some $454 billion allocated for the federal government’s COVID-19 response remains unused, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Aug. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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House Antitrust Chair Says Congress Must Rein In Big Tech
August 26, 2020

Rep. David Cicilline, chairman of the House antitrust panel, is expected to deliver recommendations by next month in the investigation he’s leading into how Big Tech titans could be reined in when it comes to antitrust cases, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Apple iPhones Won’t Get Fortnite Updates Amid Epic Court Battle
August 26, 2020

With the ongoing strife between Apple and Epic Games, iPhones won’t have access to Fortnite updates, Reuters reported. 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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Ripple Faces Lawsuit From Australia Company Over Trademark Dispute
August 26, 2020

Ripple Labs is facing a suit from a large financial services company in Australia regarding a trademark dispute, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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SEC Eases Eligibility Rules For Alternative Investments Like Venture Capital, Hedge Funds
August 26, 2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday (Aug. 26) made it easier for rank-and-file investors to take the risk – and potentially reap the rewards – of alternative investments, such as venture capital and hedge funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Indian Vendors Association Files Antitrust Charges Against Amazon
August 26, 2020

Amazon continues to wind up under the scrutiny of regulators worldwide. The online behemoth now faces renewed complaints in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Judge Tells Apple, Epic Not To Drag ‘Bystanders’ Into Legal Fight
August 25, 2020

For Apple and Epic’s court battle, with the first in-person round over and done with (okay, it was on Zoom, actually), next month will shape up as a September to remember. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Restaurant Alcohol-To-Go Sparks Change In US Public Drinking Laws
August 24, 2020

Public drinking has been historically frowned upon from a legal perspective in America. Those looking to consume alcohol outside a private home, bar or restaurant have had to typically either pour their drinks into unmarked containers or slide them into an always-classy brown paper bag...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Facebook Backs Data Portability Law, Amazon Considers Registering Services As Separate...
August 24, 2020

Here’s the latest news from Facebook, Amazon and others, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators, trade groups and politicians the world over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...