Biometrics are increasingly being relied upon to secure payments and commerce while making transactions more seamless for consumers, a trend that seems all but certain to increase in the coming months and years. But the laws and regulations governing biometrics have yet to catch up...
San Francisco is considering following in the footsteps of New Jersey and Philadelphia and banning cashless stores, including Amazon Go, according to a report from CNBC. Many lawmakers say cashless stores are discriminatory toward lower-income individuals, as well as those without bank accounts or credit...
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) is suing streaming exercise bike company Peloton, saying the service used upwards of 1,000 songs without licensing them properly, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
A Google settlement with consumers is getting a second look after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a lower court should review the $8.5 million settlement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
March Madness has a new flavor this year: legal online betting. 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...
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments over states’ ability to prosecute illegal immigrants for identity theft if they use someone else’s Social Security number to get a job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Legislation is bowing in Congress from a pair of U.S. senators that would broaden the ability of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to recover (or claw back) money on behalf of investors victimized in financial crimes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
BlackBerry, the once-maker of the BlackBerry mobile phone, has filed a lawsuit against Twitter contending the social media platform operator engaged in patent infringement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
According to reports, eBay is in settlement talks with activist investors in the hopes of avoiding a proxy fight on the online marketplace. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that eBay has been meeting with Elliott Management and Starboard Value to discuss board seats...
