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Robocalls Go Unpunished, Exposing Regulatory Gaps
March 29, 2019

For foes of robocalls, there came a bit of poetic justice in recent weeks, courtesy of John Oliver, host of the weekly HBO comedy-news program “Last Week Tonight.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Wirecard Files Suit Against FT Following Investigative News Reports
March 28, 2019

German financial and payments company Wirecard has filed a lawsuit against the Financial Times for a series of articles the news organization wrote alleging misconduct and fraud in its accounting, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Michael Avenatti Arrested For Bank, Wire Fraud
March 26, 2019

Attorney Michael Avenatti has been charged in two federal cases with wire and bank fraud, as well as allegedly attempting to extort more than $20 million from Nike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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As Biometrics Advances, Laws And Regulations Try To Catch Up
March 25, 2019

Biometrics are increasingly being relied upon to secure payments and commerce while making transactions more seamless for consumers, a trend that seems all but certain to increase in the coming months and years. But the laws and regulations governing biometrics have yet to catch up...

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San Fran Mulls Cashless Store Ban — Including Amazon Go
March 21, 2019

San Francisco is considering following in the footsteps of New Jersey and Philadelphia and banning cashless stores, including Amazon Go, according to a report from CNBC. Many lawmakers say cashless stores are discriminatory toward lower-income individuals, as well as those without bank accounts or credit...

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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...