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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.

California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Gig Worker Law
California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Gig Worker Law
May 21, 2024  |  Gig Economy

On Tuesday (May 21), the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging a ballot measure known as Proposition 22. Get the...

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DOJ Charges 2 With Money Laundering Around ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
DOJ Charges 2 With Money Laundering Around ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
May 17, 2024  |  Legal

Two Chinese nationals have been charged with leading a scheme to launder proceeds from cryptocurrency investment scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Federal Regulations Remain Under Fire After Supreme Court’s CFPB Ruling
Federal Regulations Remain Under Fire After Supreme Court’s CFPB Ruling
May 17, 2024  |  Legal

The Thursday (May 16) decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the funding mechanism of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been hailed as a victory for supporters...

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SoLo Funds ‘Blindsided’ by CFPB Lawsuit
SoLo Funds ‘Blindsided’ by CFPB Lawsuit
May 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued SoLo Funds, alleging that the online lending platform used “digital dark patterns” to illegally collect fees from borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB Paves Path for Open Banking
Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB Paves Path for Open Banking
May 16, 2024  |  CFPB

Reading the Thursday (May 16) Supreme Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding mechanisms — and ensuring the agency’s survival — takes one through centuries of...

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Supreme Court Rules CFPB Funding Mechanism Constitutional
Supreme Court Rules CFPB Funding Mechanism Constitutional
May 16, 2024  |  CFPB

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday (May 16) that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding mechanism is constitutional. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Report: Circle to Shift Legal Base to US From Ireland
Report: Circle to Shift Legal Base to US From Ireland
May 15, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

As it prepares to go public, stablecoin issuer Circle is reportedly also planning a move. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB’s Fate May Rewrite the Rules of Banking and Credit
Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB’s Fate May Rewrite the Rules of Banking and Credit
May 14, 2024  |  CFPB

For the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the courts have been a hotbed of action, lawsuits, appeals and back-and-forth between lawyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Airlines Sue DOT Over New Fee Disclosure Rules
Airlines Sue DOT Over New Fee Disclosure Rules
May 13, 2024  |  Legal

Airlines are reportedly suing the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) over new fee rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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