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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.

Credit Card Competition Act Not Part of GENIUS Bill, But Swipe Fee Debate Endures

Credit Card Competition Act Not Part of GENIUS Bill, But Swipe Fee Debate Endures
Credit Card Competition Act Not Part of GENIUS Bill, But Swipe Fee Debate Endures
June 20, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The debate over regulation of the credit card industry will likely linger no matter what the fate of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) might...

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Perplexity Rejects BBC’s Legal Claims Over AI-Driven News Content Reuse
Perplexity Rejects BBC’s Legal Claims Over AI-Driven News Content Reuse
June 20, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The BBC has threatened legal action against AI search engine Perplexity, escalating tensions between publishers and technology firms over the use of copyrighted news content...

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MoneyGram Settles New York Lawsuit Alleging Slow Money Transfers
MoneyGram Settles New York Lawsuit Alleging Slow Money Transfers
June 16, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

MoneyGram will pay a penalty of $250,000 as part of a settlement with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG), resolving a three-year-old...

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New York Bill Would Prohibit Retailers From Refusing Cash Payments
New York Bill Would Prohibit Retailers From Refusing Cash Payments
June 13, 2025  |  Cash

A bill that would prohibit food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash payments is on its way to the New York governor’s...

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House Financial Services Committee Members Outline Views Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
House Financial Services Committee Members Outline Views Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
June 13, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

With the CLARITY Act set to be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives after being advanced by committee votes on Tuesday (June 10),...

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Report: Fed’s Inspector General to Review Legality of CFPB Cuts
Report: Fed’s Inspector General to Review Legality of CFPB Cuts
June 12, 2025  |  CFPB

The Federal Reserve’s inspector general is reportedly reviewing the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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WhatsApp Submits Evidence Supporting Apple in UK Encryption Case
WhatsApp Submits Evidence Supporting Apple in UK Encryption Case
June 11, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Meta-owned WhatsApp reportedly joined a legal challenge against the U.K. government’s demand that Apple allow it access to the company’s encrypted customer data. Get the...

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States and Courts Fill In Regulatory Gaps as CFPB’s Future in Flux
States and Courts Fill In Regulatory Gaps as CFPB’s Future in Flux
June 10, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding and foundations are hotly debated on Capitol Hill and in courtrooms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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