Legal & Regulation

Apple’s Latest Drama With Chinese Regulators
June 20, 2016

Apple hasn’t quite smoothed out its regulatory issues in China. 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...

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Fantasy Sports Get A Legal Go-Ahead In New York State
June 20, 2016

The New York legislature has given a thumbs-up to fantasy sports, passing a bill early Saturday (June 18) that explicitly legalizes and regulates fantasy sports betting in New York. It remains uncertain at this time if New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will sign the bill....

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CFPB’s Chief Targeted On TV Ads
June 20, 2016

In a move aimed at the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Director Richard Cordray is now the target of a dedicated television advertising campaign that alleges he is gunning to run for office as Ohio’s governor, with an eye on bringing legislation about...

NY Just Says ‘No’ To Airbnb
June 17, 2016

Airbnb might soon be a thing of the past in New York City. 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....

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Banks Will Have To Report Loan Losses Faster
June 17, 2016

Get ready for some sinking bank profits. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (June 16) that accounting rules are taking effect that would ensure that banks would have to report loans going south much earlier than had been done before, which may push reserves...

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Bankers Group Supports Stronger CFPB Structure Control
June 15, 2016

The Consumer Bankers Association said on Tuesday (June 14) that it stood in agreement with reforms unveiled by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) aimed at financial products and services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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How AT&T Got Sued By Citigroup For Saying ‘Thank You’
June 13, 2016

We all learned as children that we ought to mind our manners, but as AT&T learned this week, being polite can have some high costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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The CFPB Is Spending Big On Some Improved PR
June 13, 2016

While one might think an organization with the words “consumer protection” in the name would not have much of a PR mountain to climb, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has always been unique. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Why One Startup Is Desperately Seeking Regulation
June 10, 2016

As a general rule, most startups aren’t too happy when the regulator comes around, and it is rarely indicative of good news. Uber had many wonderful years of asking for forgiveness instead of permission and managed to build a worldwide ridesharing empire on the strength...