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.

Opening Bets: MGM Deals Foreshadow New Gambling Culture

Opening Bets: MGM Deals Foreshadow New Gambling Culture
Opening Bets: MGM Deals Foreshadow New Gambling Culture
August 01, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

Not quite three months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down state bans on sports betting, MGM Resorts International has signed deals with the NBA...

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Shoe Company Rockport Likely Will Be Sold To A Private Equity Firm
Shoe Company Rockport Likely Will Be Sold To A Private Equity Firm
July 05, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

The Rockport Group, the ailing comfort shoe company, could soon have a new owner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Ripple, Ripple CEO Served Third Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Ripple, Ripple CEO Served Third Securities Fraud Lawsuit
July 05, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

Three and counting: Ripple, the cryptocurrency startup behind the XRP tokens, has reportedly been hit with a third lawsuit alleging securities fraud. Get the Full...

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Betting On Digital Identities As Online Sports Gambling Takes Off
Betting On Digital Identities As Online Sports Gambling Takes Off
July 05, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

The idea remains as simple as ever: Put down money on a team or athlete because of fandom, a hunch or a considered view, and...

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Consumers Accuse Walmart And Bloomingdale’s Of Extorting Alleged Shoplifters
Consumers Accuse Walmart And Bloomingdale’s Of Extorting Alleged Shoplifters
July 03, 2018  |  Retail

Even shoplifters have rights, and when push comes to shove, shoplifters will push to have their rights recognized in court. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Wells Fargo Hit With Lawsuit Over Financing Fees
Wells Fargo Hit With Lawsuit Over Financing Fees
July 02, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

Wells Fargo is facing a new lawsuit, this time from the Texas jeweler J. Edwards Jewelry Distributing and the company’s president, John Silverman, for charging what...

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Supreme Court: Amex Anti-Steering Does Not Run Afoul Of Antitrust Law
Supreme Court: Amex Anti-Steering Does Not Run Afoul Of Antitrust Law
June 25, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

And so, the two-sided market lives on. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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A Rough Map To The New World Of Online Sales Taxes
A Rough Map To The New World Of Online Sales Taxes
June 22, 2018  |  Taxes

A day after the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door to state collection of sales taxes for eCommerce purchases, questions swirled about software, Congressional action,...

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