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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.

CFPB: States Should Fill Gaps in Laws to Protect Consumers’ Financial Data
CFPB: States Should Fill Gaps in Laws to Protect Consumers’ Financial Data
November 12, 2024  |  CFPB

At a time when more financial institutions are monetizing consumers’ financial data, state policymakers should assess gaps in their data privacy laws, the Consumer Financial...

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Meta Protests FTC Plan to Update Privacy Settlement
Meta Protests FTC Plan to Update Privacy Settlement
November 12, 2024  |  Meta

Meta is reportedly rejecting the FTC’s plan to modify a 2020 privacy settlement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTX Star Witness Caroline Ellison Begins 2-Year Prison Sentence
FTX Star Witness Caroline Ellison Begins 2-Year Prison Sentence
November 07, 2024  |  Legal

Cryptocurrency-executive-turned-government-witness Caroline Ellison’s stint in prison is officially underway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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What Lies Ahead for the CFPB as Trump 2.0 Takes Shape?
What Lies Ahead for the CFPB as Trump 2.0 Takes Shape?
November 06, 2024  |  Regulation

As Donald Trump retakes the reins of power, the uncertainty over who occupies the White House is over. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Penalties Loom Large for Unclaimed Property Reporting Missteps
Penalties Loom Large for Unclaimed Property Reporting Missteps
November 06, 2024  |  Regulation

Tax season is officially over — even the Oct. 15 extension deadline has come and gone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Bank of America May Ask Courts to Resolve CFPB Zelle Investigation
Bank of America May Ask Courts to Resolve CFPB Zelle Investigation
October 30, 2024  |  Banking

Bank of America may ask a court to resolve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) investigation of the bank’s processing of payments through the Zelle...

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J.P. Morgan Sues TikTok Users Over ATM ‘Glitch’
J.P. Morgan Sues TikTok Users Over ATM ‘Glitch’
October 29, 2024  |  Legal

Over the summer, a curious fad went viral on TikTok, involving Chase Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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BPI: FDIC Bank Merger Rules Will Have ‘Chilling Effect’
BPI: FDIC Bank Merger Rules Will Have ‘Chilling Effect’
October 29, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s finalized Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions will have a “chilling effect” on bank mergers and other strategic decisions...

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Delta Sues CrowdStrike Over ‘Catastrophic’ IT Outage
Delta Sues CrowdStrike Over ‘Catastrophic’ IT Outage
October 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Delta Air Lines has made good on its promise to sue cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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