Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
France Is Suing Google, Apple Over Their Dealings With Startups, Developers
March 15, 2018

Google and Apple are facing a lawsuit from France, which is seeking fines of $2.5 million for what the country says are “abusive” contract terms when dealing with startups and developers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Credit Scoring Debate Climbs (Capitol) Hill
March 14, 2018

It’s no secret that legislation on Capitol Hill often gets mired in controversy and debate. And that’s especially true with a series of clashes over the regulatory relief bill wending its way through marbled halls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Judge Allows Much Of Yahoo Breach Suit To Go Forward
March 12, 2018

A U.S. district court in San Jose, California, ruled late last week that most of a lawsuit concerning Yahoo’s data breach, which exposed 3 billion users’ personal data, can proceed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Senator Warren Warns Regulatory Relief Bill Will Cause Fresh Round of Bailouts
March 12, 2018

Senator Elizabeth Warren said over the weekend that a bill that would provide relief from the regulation placed on the banking industry after the financial crisis of 2008 could result in a new series of government bailouts of companies. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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World Wide Web Inventor Calls For Regulation Of Tech Companies
March 12, 2018

The inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, called for increased regulation of technology companies in an open letter in which he argued it was needed to prevent the Internet from becoming weaponized. His call not only comes on the 29th anniversary of...

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For SEC, Subpoenas No Mere ‘Token Interest’ In ICOs
March 12, 2018

A hammer? A velvet hammer? A helping hand? 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 agree...

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CFPB Issues Final Rule Connecting Mortgage Servicers To Bankrupt Borrowers
March 09, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) introduced a final rule on Thursday (March 8) that it said will help mortgage servicers communicate with borrowers who are facing bankruptcy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Ripple CEO Wants Peace Between Regulators And Cryptos
March 08, 2018

Ripple’s CEO would like regulators and the cryptocurrency industry to learn how to get along. 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,...

Bank Regulation
Bancorp Bank Fined $2M For Prepaid Card Fees
March 08, 2018

The Bancorp Bank, among the largest prepaid card issuers, will pay $2 million to settle claims that it charged fees higher than those disclosed to its customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...