Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
9 ISPs Unable To Provide Broadband Access To Poor, Per FCC
February 06, 2017

In the latest salvos over broadband access, the Federal Communications Commission, newly headed by Ajit Pai, has blocked nine ISPs from joining the federal government’s Lifeline program, which promotes broadband access for low-income households — with implications for everything from school-focused research to streaming media...

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Elon Musk Staying On White House Advisory Council
February 06, 2017

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, announced that, despite mounting pressure, he will stay on President Donald Trump’s White House advisory council, according to a report by Fortune. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Trump Brand A Casualty As Administration Dawns?
February 06, 2017

The Trump brand could be suffering, even as the man himself settles into the Oval Office. 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...

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Trump Signals Friendlier Regulatory Era For Wall Street
February 06, 2017

Despite taking a stance against Wall Street in the run-up to the election, President Donald Trump signaled a new, friendlier environment for Wall Street, calling late last week for the end of regulation put in place by the Obama administration. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Positivity Coming Out Of Trump’s Travel Ban?
February 03, 2017

Like it or not, the travel ban put in place by the Trump administration is causing an uproar of issues. 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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Uber CEO Leaves Economic Advisory Council
February 03, 2017

Following some serious user backlash, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced he will step down from his position on President Donald Trump’s economic advisory council. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retailers, Energy, Auto Companies Gearing Up To Fight US Tax On Imports
February 02, 2017

A group of retailer lobbyists, energy companies and the auto industry is gearing up to fight against a proposed U.S. tax on imports. 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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Executive Order Looks To Overhaul Visa Programs
February 02, 2017

Via a new executive order, the Trump administration is calling on the government to re-examine wide-ranging visa programs to ensure they prioritize and protect jobs and wages of U.S. workers, reported The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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U.S. Banks Expect Trump To Stay Tough On Money Laundering
February 02, 2017

Despite various signals from the administration that President Trump intended to take a lighter-handed approach to financial services regulation than his predecessor did, it seems that will not extend to the regulations that control money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...