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US Accuses Turkey’s Halkbank Of Plot To Evade Iran Sanctions
October 16, 2019

The U.S. has accused Halkbank, one of Turkey’s largest banks, of participating in a scheme to evade sanctions against Iran. In an indictment filed on Tuesday (Oct. 15) in Manhattan federal court, prosecutors alleged that the plot involved high-ranking government officials in Iran and Turkey....

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Uber Faces Millions In Liabilities If Drivers Become Employees
October 14, 2019

A 2017 deposition is giving insight into Uber‘s legal strategy when fighting back against driver-related lawsuits. 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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Google’s EU Antitrust Appeal Hearings Scheduled For Feb.
October 14, 2019

Google’s appeal against a $2.64 billion fine for antitrust practices in the EU will be heard by a court over a three-day period in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Calibra Faces Trademark Infringement Suit Over Logo
October 11, 2019

Adding another possible legal showdown to the Libra crypto project, and potentially adding to its list of challenges, Facebook’s Calibra is facing a suit for trademark infringement by the Current mobile banking app. The complaint claims that Calibra’s logo is too similar to Current’s, which...

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NY Lawsuit Claims Online Retailers Selling eCigs To Underage Buyers
October 09, 2019

More than 20 online eCigarette retailers are being sued by New York City for allegedly selling to children. 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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Domino’s Supreme Court Decision Spotlights Online Web Accessibility
October 07, 2019

When it comes to QSR and mobile innovation, pizza seller Domino’s has earned itself a leading position. Now, thanks to a court case brought against the chain by a blind consumer, we can probably expect more innovation in the coming years to make eCommerce more...

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Lawsuit Against Google Gets Green Light From London Court
October 02, 2019

A U.K. lawsuit filed against Google by millions of iPhone users over data collection claims was given the green light by London appeals judges who overturned an earlier ruling that had thrown out the case, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story...

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MA Vape Sales Ban Triggers Retailer Lawsuits
October 01, 2019

The state of Massachusetts is facing a lawsuit over a new temporary ban on vaping product sales. 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...

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Facebook Investor Lawsuit Is Dismissed 
September 26, 2019

A class-action lawsuit against Facebook from investors alleging they weren’t told about the impact of a privacy breach has been dismissed, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...