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City of Chicago Delivers Lawsuits to Grubhub, DoorDash
August 29, 2021

The City of Chicago sued DoorDash and Grubhub Friday (Aug. 27), alleging the delivery giants deceive customers about the savings the services confer, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Apple’s Settlement With Developers May Alter Platforms, Payment Landscapes 
August 27, 2021

Legal battles are changing payments, platforms and the ecosystems being forged by Big Tech. 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...

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Facebook Hit With Amended FTC Anti-Competition Complaint
August 19, 2021

The ongoing antitrust case against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been amended in a new complaint that alleges that the social media giant’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp violated federal antitrust laws, according to a press release by the agency on Thursday...

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Suit Vs Ackman SPAC May Raise Existential Questions For Blank Check Firms
August 17, 2021

Turns out blank check firms may have blank checks of their own to write — for counsel fees. 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...

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FTC Sues FleetCor Over Fuel Card ‘Mystery Fees’
August 11, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint against fuel card company FleetCor for allegedly charging customers “hundreds of millions of dollars” in “mystery fees” connected to their cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Chinese Regulators Slap Tencent’s WeChat With Lawsuit
August 06, 2021

Shenzhen-headquartered Tencent is being slapped with a lawsuit over its WeChat subsidiary and regulations concerning minors, Reuters reported on Friday (Aug. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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India Court Affirms Amazon Victory Against Future Group-Reliance Deal
August 06, 2021

India’s Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 6) affirmed an emergency arbitrator’s decision, sought by Amazon, preventing the planned sale of the Future retail chain to Reliance Industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Force Hollywood Studios To Rethink Streaming Profit Split
August 02, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly altered the way films are shared with audiences, with many being launched directly onto streaming platforms first. With that, Hollywood may be forced into renegotiations with its acting stars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Biden Administration, TikTok Agree To Drop Lawsuit
July 25, 2021

Under the U.S. President Joe Biden administration, a lawsuit from the President Donald Trump era attempting to ban TikTok from American shores won’t be going forward, CNN reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...