Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Dollar Stores’ Gain Is Traditional Grocery’s Loss
May 10, 2016

As Dollar Stores of all stripes are increasing a booming business, analysts and experts are beginning to wonder if “big grocery” runs the risk of being the “big loser” in the equation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Groupon Is Suing ‘Dial-Up Dinosaur’ IBM For Patent Infringement
May 10, 2016

Groupon is taking IBM to court, alleging that the firm infringed upon a Groupon patent relating to tech that makes it easy for businesses to solicit customers by using their location as a starting point. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Obama Administration Targets Money Laundering
May 09, 2016

The Obama administration is cracking down on money laundering and tax evasion tactics. 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...

Payday Lenders Suit Settled
May 09, 2016

Another payday lender lawsuit has been settled. 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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Background Check Laws Push Uber, Lyft From Austin
May 09, 2016

There are threats, and then, there are threats that get backed up. 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...

CFPB’s New Arbitration Rules Have Their Day In Court
May 06, 2016

It’s official. The CFPB is moving toward a rule change that will make it much easier for consumers — or more specifically groups of consumers — to take banks and other financial institutions to court as part of class action lawsuits. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB Expected To Release New Arbitration Rules
May 05, 2016

Later this morning the CFPB will begin taking comments on proposed rules that would ban financial firms from placing mandatory arbitration clauses within consumer contracts. Said clauses ban consumers from seeking redress for potential issues in a court of law, in favor of disputes between...

Presidential Contest May Bring Markets To Razor’s Edge
May 05, 2016

Barring cosmic or seismic events, get ready for Trump v. Clinton. Here's how the eventual Oval Office occupant — be it he or she — may impact small business, big banks and the stock markets.

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Study Says Government Regulation And Retail Aren’t Mixing
May 04, 2016

It can seem like the low-hanging fruit of political topics, but there’s new evidence coming out that small and medium-sized businesses are feeling the crunch from government regulations. And with online commerce profit margins shrinking, does push finally need to come to shove? Get the Full...