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Wells Fargo’s Merchant Services Unit In The Spotlight
August 14, 2017

Wells Fargo is facing a fresh lawsuit contending the bank’s Merchant Services Unit overcharged small businesses for the payment processing of their credit card transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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DOJ Turns Away From Supreme Review Of Amex Merchant Deals
August 11, 2017

In what seems to be an 180-degree turn, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking the Supreme Court not to weigh in on American Express’ (Amex) merchant contracts and “steering” activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FBI Docs Reveal ISIS Funneled Money Into US Through Fake eBay Transactions
August 11, 2017

FBI documents have revealed a global financial network run by a senior Islamic State official that funneled money to an alleged ISIS operative in the U.S. through fake eBay transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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App Developers In China File Antitrust Suit Vs. Apple
August 10, 2017

Apple has been engaging in anti-competitive behavior in China, its largest mobile applications market, according to a lawsuit filed with regulators in that country.  The antitrust suit, which comes on behalf of more than two dozen developers, was filed Tuesday by Dare and Sure, a...

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U.K. Based Computer Researcher Arrested In U.S. For Alleged Ties To Kronos Malware
August 04, 2017

A British-based cybersecurity researcher has been arrested by U.S. authorities on charges that he conspired to advertise and sell Kronos banking malware. 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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Uber Drivers Score Small Victory In Fight To Be Treated As Employees
July 14, 2017

Uber was dealt a bit of a blow Thursday (July 13) when its drivers won a victory in its fight to be counted as employees rather than independent contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Larry Page Can Be Deposed In Uber Suit, Court Rules
July 11, 2017

Larry Page, the chief executive of Alphabet and co-founder of Google, has to answer questions by ridesharing app company Uber in its lawsuit over self-driving car trade secrets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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EU Court Adviser Says France Can Lodge Criminal Charges Against Uber Managers
July 05, 2017

Ride-hailing company Uber was recently dealt a difficult blow: A European Union (EU) court adviser paved the way for France to charge local Uber managers with running an illegal taxi service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Grubhub Suit To Help Decide Gig Economy Worker Rights?
July 03, 2017

Beyond Lyft and Uber, GrubHub’s ongoing legal battle centered on whether workers are employees or contractors may help settle the issue, and just what rights those workers may have when it comes to benefits and compensation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...