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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...

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Venmo Is Facing An FTC Investigation
April 29, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Venmo in an effort to determine if the P2P service has been involved in “deceptive or unfair practices.” PayPal, Venmo’s parent firm, acknowledged the investigation in an SEC filing yesterday (April 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Supreme Court Expands FBI’s Hacking Authority
April 29, 2016

Uncle Sam may have just gotten a free pass to hack your computer. 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....

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Uber’s Tipping Point
April 28, 2016

Has Uber reached its tipping point? 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 to...

Google, Ford, Uber Unite On Self-Driving Cars
April 27, 2016

A number of companies are taking it upon themselves to get self-driving cars on the road, sooner rather than later. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Uber’s $100M Settlement Avoids Classifying Drivers As Employees
April 25, 2016

The larger Uber grows, the more it has to confront an essential problem brewing at the core of the sharing economy: are the drivers it employs full employees — and thereby entitled to all the protections and regulations that comes with the status — or can...