Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Sessions Takes A Hard Line On Cannabis
January 05, 2018

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has sent a directive to U.S. attorneys, taking back Obama-era directives that relaxed enforcement of federal pot laws on states in which it is legal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Senate Puts Pressure On Trump To Support CFPB PHH Ruling
January 05, 2018

The top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee is imploring the Trump administration to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ruling against PHH Corporation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Uber Sued Over Payment For Alleged Fraudulent Ads
January 04, 2018

Uber got slapped with a lawsuit from a British mobile advertising agency, aiming to get the ride-hailing company to pay bills that the firm claims amount to millions of dollars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Congress Out To Reform AML Regs
January 04, 2018

The Senate Banking Committee’s first hearing of 2018 shows that Congress is interested in reforming illegal financing and money laundering regulations this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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NCUA Head McWatters In Running For CFPB Head Appointment
December 29, 2017

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) chairman J. Mark McWatters is in the running to be named the next leader of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), according to Thursday (Dec. 28) reports from American Banker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CFPB Releases Its Consumer Credit Report Card
December 28, 2017

December 2017 is something of an anniversary for Americans – though one they probably don’t like to celebrate. 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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Chinese Investors Find A Way To Trade Bitcoin
December 22, 2017

The Chinese government may have clamped down on bitcoin trading, but that hasn’t stopped the cryptocurrency market from booming in the country. 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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The CFPB Will Delay Implementation Of New Prepaid Card Rule
December 22, 2017

The CFPB has released its updated regulatory agenda for 2018 — and it looks like the prepaid card final rule passed earlier this year will not be on it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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PSD2 And The US, Too
December 22, 2017

More innovation. Less smoke and mirrors. Those are the goals of Europe’s second Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which goes into effect in 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...