legal

Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

FTC to Issue $152M in Checks to Additional Victims of AMG Services

FTC to Issue $152M in Checks to Additional Victims of AMG Services
FTC to Issue $152M in Checks to Additional Victims of AMG Services
May 19, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday (May 19) that it will mail 690,000 checks, amounting to over $152 million, to customers who were defrauded by...

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Bill Could Force Google to Break up Ad Business
Bill Could Force Google to Break up Ad Business
May 19, 2022  |  Google

Google could be forced to break up its ad business if a bill introduced Thursday (May 19) by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, becomes law. Get...

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DOJ To Increase Antitrust Scrutiny Over Buyout Deals
DOJ To Increase Antitrust Scrutiny Over Buyout Deals
May 19, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Jonathan Kanter, head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, has warned buyout firms that they may be subject to tougher regulatory review if...

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A DC Court Could Limit CFPB’s Rulemaking Authority
A DC Court Could Limit CFPB’s Rulemaking Authority
May 17, 2022  |  CFPB

During the last months, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has introduced changes in its procedural rules to be able to tackle its ambitious agenda...

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EU Agrees on Cybersecurity Laws to Protect Financial Sector
EU Agrees on Cybersecurity Laws to Protect Financial Sector
May 13, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European member states voted to pass two important pieces of legislation that will tighten...

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Sneaker Wars: Nike-StockX Feud Points to Deepening Rift in Footwear
Sneaker Wars: Nike-StockX Feud Points to Deepening Rift in Footwear
May 12, 2022  |  Retail

So, you wanna buy some sneakers? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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CFPB Orders $8M Paid to Consumers in Student Loan Scam
CFPB Orders $8M Paid to Consumers in Student Loan Scam
May 11, 2022  |  CFPB

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized an enforcement action against RAM Payment and Account Management Systems, two payment processors working with debt relief,...

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Nike Alleges Sneaker Marketplace StockX is Selling Fake Shoes
Nike Alleges Sneaker Marketplace StockX is Selling Fake Shoes
May 11, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Nike is continuing its legal battle with StockX, a sneaker marketplace, alleging that the latter company sold fraudulent shoes, Bloomberg wrote Wednesday (May 11). Get...

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