Legal & Regulation

Payday Lenders Suit Settled
May 09, 2016

Another payday lender lawsuit has been settled. 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 form, you agree...

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Background Check Laws Push Uber, Lyft From Austin
May 09, 2016

There are threats, and then, there are threats that get backed up. 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...

CFPB’s New Arbitration Rules Have Their Day In Court
May 06, 2016

It’s official. The CFPB is moving toward a rule change that will make it much easier for consumers — or more specifically groups of consumers — to take banks and other financial institutions to court as part of class action lawsuits. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB Expected To Release New Arbitration Rules
May 05, 2016

Later this morning the CFPB will begin taking comments on proposed rules that would ban financial firms from placing mandatory arbitration clauses within consumer contracts. Said clauses ban consumers from seeking redress for potential issues in a court of law, in favor of disputes between...

Presidential Contest May Bring Markets To Razor’s Edge
May 05, 2016

Barring cosmic or seismic events, get ready for Trump v. Clinton. Here's how the eventual Oval Office occupant — be it he or she — may impact small business, big banks and the stock markets.

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Study Says Government Regulation And Retail Aren’t Mixing
May 04, 2016

It can seem like the low-hanging fruit of political topics, but there’s new evidence coming out that small and medium-sized businesses are feeling the crunch from government regulations. And with online commerce profit margins shrinking, does push finally need to come to shove? Get the Full...

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Jessica Alba, Honest Founders Say Lawsuits Are Honestly Ridiculous
May 03, 2016

It wasn’t that long ago that Jessica Alba and The Honest Company looked set to ride the trifecta of celebrity-powered startups, boutique commerce and health-conscious consumerism to the top of the sales charts. However, after several lawsuits have been filed impugning the company’s wholesome, organic image,...

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Can South Dakota Move The Needle On A Federal Online Sales Tax?
May 03, 2016

The vagaries of international trade have become a favorite talking point on the political circuit, but there are arguably more important things going on within the U.S. proper to occupy much of the conversation. This is proving particularly true for more and more cash-strapped states that...

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New York Uber Drivers Create Labor Group
May 03, 2016

Uber’s loss in a class-action lawsuit filed by its drivers in California and Massachusetts has opened a new can of worms for the ride-hailing company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...