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.

Compliance Remains a Constant for Bank-FinTech Partnerships
Compliance Remains a Constant for Bank-FinTech Partnerships
August 19, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Rapid innovation cycles can often outpace the ability of risk management frameworks to adapt. This is being made evident across the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) landscape, where...

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EU Becomes Battleground as Epic Challenges Apple’s App Store Dominance 
EU Becomes Battleground as Epic Challenges Apple’s App Store Dominance 
August 16, 2024  |  Mobile

Rival app stores. New mobile ecosystems — and the major players in a battle that’s been waged over four years remain the same. Epic’s challenge...

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FTC Offers Support to Epic Games in Battle With Google
FTC Offers Support to Epic Games in Battle With Google
August 13, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The FTC has offered support to Epic Games in that company’s legal battle with Google. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (Aug. 13) that it had filed an amicus...

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SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
August 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged NovaTech Ltd, its operators, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and the company’s top promoters with running a fraudulent scheme centered on...

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Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce
Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce
August 12, 2024  |  eCommerce

The recent federal court ruling against Google’s search monopoly could usher in a shift in online shopping, potentially reshaping how consumers discover products and businesses...

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National Consumers League CEO: Drip Pricing Leaves Consumers in the Dark
National Consumers League CEO: Drip Pricing Leaves Consumers in the Dark
August 12, 2024  |  Retail

Drip pricing, or added fees consumers only learn about at checkout, are coming under fire from consumer groups as proposed rules make their way through...

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Ripple’s Cross-Border Business Could Be Collateral Damage in SEC Suit
Ripple’s Cross-Border Business Could Be Collateral Damage in SEC Suit
August 09, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the longest running legal cases impacting crypto’s regulatory future is potentially nearing resolution. The case, between cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and...

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Unpacking Google’s Week: Antitrust Ruling and Targeting Minors With Meta
Unpacking Google’s Week: Antitrust Ruling and Targeting Minors With Meta
August 09, 2024  |  News

Alphabet’s Gmail email service, the world’s largest free email provider, was down Thursday (Aug 8). But the multi-hour disruption was merely the latest — and...

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Google Ruling May Blunt Apple’s Services Revenue and Ecosystem Growth
Google Ruling May Blunt Apple’s Services Revenue and Ecosystem Growth
August 06, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

For years, tech juggernaut Apple has been building a services-focused ecosystem designed to offset bumpy, lumpy hardware sales and bring higher-margin dollars to its revenue...

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