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Texas AG-Led Google Probe Taps Former Microsoft Attorney
September 26, 2019

Three consultants — one being an ex-Microsoft lawyer — were hired in a multi-state antitrust investigation of Google being led by the Texas attorney general’s office, Reuters reported on Thursday (Sept. 26).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC Discusses Antitrust Laws In Testimony To US Senate
September 24, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed details about its recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights. 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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PayPal’s iZettle Acquisition Draws Fine From UK Regulator
September 24, 2019

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the U.K. has levied a fine against PayPal for breaking rules regarding marketing in the country when it acquired iZettle for $2.2 billion, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Canada’s Green Party Pushes Social Media ID Verification
September 23, 2019

It wasn’t all about Facebook on the Hill. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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IBM Lawsuit Accuses Zillow Of Patent Infringement
September 20, 2019

IBM has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Zillow, claiming that the real estate company used key parts of IBM technology on its website, according to reports.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Ripple Asks Court To Dismiss XRP Securities Lawsuit
September 20, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchange and remittance company Ripple has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit against it on procedural grounds, according to a report by Fortune. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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AB5 Is Now The Law Of The Gig Land In California
September 18, 2019

In a decision that is reportedly not likely to calm an increasing debate when it comes to the nature of work or rules in the gig economy of the 21st century, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a proposal that would have California companies limited...

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BIS Advocates Bank Oversight Of Blockchain
September 18, 2019

In finance, now comes automated, embedded supervision. Maybe. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Bill Gates Says No To Big Tech Breakup
September 17, 2019

Bill Gates isn’t in support of breaking up the biggest U.S. tech companies. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....