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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...

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...

The New Arbitration Rules Are (Almost) Here
May 03, 2016

While most of the financial services world has been buzzing about the coming payday lending regulations expected shortly from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, it seems another set of new rules may be about to quietly jump the line. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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South Dakota Sues Wayfair, NewEgg, Overstock And Systemax Over Lost eCommerce Revenue
May 02, 2016

It’s a big litigious party out in South Dakota these days, as the state is suing four eCommerce merchants for their lost sales tax – and different merchants (in a separate suit) are suing right back. According to various reports, the case could well find itself...