California

California Eyes State-Backed Bank For Marijuana Businesses
California Eyes State-Backed Bank For Marijuana Businesses
November 09, 2017  |  B2B Payments

California is just weeks away from legal recreational marijuana laws coming into effect. But, as with other states that have legalized recreational and medicinal marijuana...

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California Passes Strict Statute To Curtail Arbitration Clause
California Passes Strict Statute To Curtail Arbitration Clause
October 05, 2017  |  Regulation

California, with the signature of Governor Jerry Brown, has officially passed a law that will make it easier for consumers to sue banks alleged to...

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Samsung Merges Into Self-Driving Cars Lane
Samsung Merges Into Self-Driving Cars Lane
September 01, 2017  |  Innovation

Samsung announced news that it received a permit to test self-driving vehicles in California — just four months after rival Apple received its own permit....

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California Judge Rules Backpage.com Execs Can Be Charged With Money Laundering
California Judge Rules Backpage.com Execs Can Be Charged With Money Laundering
August 24, 2017  |  Legal

A judge has ruled that money laundering charges can be brought against the creators of a website that California prosecutors label an online brothel. The...

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Nipton, Calif., Goes To Pot, Literally
Nipton, Calif., Goes To Pot, Literally
August 10, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

In real estate and in retail, location is everything. Malls operated on that theory for years: Put a few anchor stores in to draw foot...

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California To Look Into Auto Insurance Allegations At Wells Fargo
California To Look Into Auto Insurance Allegations At Wells Fargo
August 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The state of California is gearing up to investigate allegations that Wells Fargo and National General Insurance sold residents insurance they didn’t need. According to...

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Walmart Ramps Up Curbside Pickup in California
Walmart Ramps Up Curbside Pickup in California
August 03, 2017  |  Retail

It’s safe to say that online shopping has changed the way in which consumers shop and altered expectations when it comes to service. People want...

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Chipotle Subpoenaed In Virginia Norovirus Outbreak
Chipotle Subpoenaed In Virginia Norovirus Outbreak
July 27, 2017  |  Retail

The ast few years have not been kind to the Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant chain. From 10,000 employees accusing it of wage theft late last...

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Car Commerce Tracker: Apple Joins The Fray
Car Commerce Tracker: Apple Joins The Fray
April 21, 2017  |  Retail

Everyone’s talking about it. Apple looks to have joined the race to develop self-driving technology. Though, as is typical with Apple projects, details are vague...

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