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Lawsuit: Peloton Used 1,000+ Songs Illegally
March 20, 2019

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...

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US Supreme Court Sends Google Settlement Back To Lower Court For Review
March 20, 2019

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...

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March Madness: Next Big Chance For Legal Online Sports Betting
March 19, 2019

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...

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Supremes Take On ID Fraud, Undocumented Immigrants
March 18, 2019

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...

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Senators Seek Stronger SEC Clawbacks In Financial Crimes
March 14, 2019

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...

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BlackBerry Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Twitter
February 28, 2019

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 —...

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eBay, Investors Discuss Future Of StubHub, Classifieds Biz
February 27, 2019

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...

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SEC Says Musk Violated Settlement With Recent Tesla Tweet
February 26, 2019

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is going after Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, preparing to pursue a contempt order over what it says are violations of his fraud settlement with the government agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Former Malaysian PM’s PR Rep Charged In 1MDB Case
February 21, 2019

The British public relations representative for Najib Razak, Malaysia’s former prime minister, has been charged in absentia in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, according to a report from Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...