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EU Hits Google With Modest AdTech Penalty
August 29, 2025

When the European Commission announces the penalties in an antitrust case involving Google’s AdTech business in the coming weeks, it will reportedly order the company to pay a “modest” fine and will not require it to sell part of its AdTech business. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Grubhub to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Alleging False Advertising
August 28, 2025

Grubhub has agreed to a preliminary settlement in which it will pay $7.1 million to restaurants that alleged the company harmed their reputations by falsely advertising that they had partnered with the online food delivery platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Anthropic and Authors Settle Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Targeting AI Training
August 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has reportedly settled a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by a group of U.S. authors. 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 Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
August 26, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Robinhood Sues States to Turn Sports Bets Into Wall Street Trades
August 25, 2025

The lines between the gamification of money and the monetization of gaming are increasingly blurring. 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,...

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Booking Holdings Settles Texas Lawsuit Alleging It Obscured Mandatory Fees
August 19, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $9.5 million settlement with Booking Holdings to resolve a lawsuit in which Paxton alleged that the online travel agency engaged in deceptive “junk fee” practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC Sues Ticket Reseller Key Investment Group, Alleging Illegal Tactics
August 18, 2025

Ticket reseller Key Investment Group said Monday (Aug. 18) that it will “vigorously defend itself” against a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Litigation Finance Firm Burford Eyes Ownership of Law Firms
August 17, 2025

Non-lawyers are largely forbidden from owning law firms in the United States. 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...

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Roblox Denies Louisiana’s Allegation That Gaming Platform Lacks Safety Protocols
August 15, 2025

Roblox responded Friday (Aug. 15) to a Louisiana lawsuit alleging that the company fails to protect children on its interactive online gaming platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...