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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.

MoneyGram Gets Ready to Fight ‘Meritless Lawsuit’

MoneyGram Gets Ready to Fight ‘Meritless Lawsuit’
MoneyGram Gets Ready to Fight ‘Meritless Lawsuit’
April 22, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Global money transfer company MoneyGram is getting ready to fight a civil lawsuit filed by the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and...

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Nevada Man Charged in 20-Count Fraudulent Check Indictment
Nevada Man Charged in 20-Count Fraudulent Check Indictment
April 22, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

A Las Vegas grand jury on Wednesday (April 20) indicted Michael Zeto, 76, of Las Vegas on 20 counts of using fraudulent checks to steal...

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Feds Charge 20 in Alleged $150M COVID Fraud Schemes
Feds Charge 20 in Alleged $150M COVID Fraud Schemes
April 20, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a number of people over the past few weeks for allegedly carrying out a variety of scams connected to...

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French Court Fines Deliveroo, Challenging Gig Work Status
French Court Fines Deliveroo, Challenging Gig Work Status
April 19, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

A French court has fined a pair of former Deliveroo executives for abusing the freelance status of the British food delivery platform’s workers. Get the...

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Experts Predict Change Is Only Certainty in the New U.S. Antitrust Environment
Experts Predict Change Is Only Certainty in the New U.S. Antitrust Environment
April 19, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Antitrust laws in the U.S. were enacted more than 100 years ago, but for Jon Roellke, partner at Morgan Lewis, this is the most significant...

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NFL’s Commanders Deny House Committee’s Allegations of Financial Misconduct
NFL’s Commanders Deny House Committee’s Allegations of Financial Misconduct
April 18, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

The Washington Commanders have denied allegations of financial misconduct, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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SEC’s Setback in Ripple Suit Adds Pressure to Define Crypto Assets
SEC’s Setback in Ripple Suit Adds Pressure to Define Crypto Assets
April 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A judge denied a motion April 11 filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify the content of several emails and internal communications...

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For DOJ, Tougher Enforcement Also Brings Lack of Predictability
For DOJ, Tougher Enforcement Also Brings Lack of Predictability
April 18, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced changes to its leniency program on April 4 that may translate into a tougher stance on enforcement. Get the...

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