Legislation

Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body or the process of making it. Before an item of legislation becomes law it may be known as a bill, and may be broadly referred to as "legislation", while it remains under consideration to distinguish it from other business.

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Face-Scanning Technology Becomes Focus of EU’s AI Act Negotiations 
Face-Scanning Technology Becomes Focus of EU’s AI Act Negotiations 
December 08, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

European Union (EU) negotiators are reportedly engaged in discussions to establish the most comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the western world.  After a marathon...

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Europe’s AI Legislation Exempts Open-Source Models
Europe’s AI Legislation Exempts Open-Source Models
December 07, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Europe’s new AI legislation could reportedly go easy on open-source artificial intelligence models. Lawmakers in Europe were still hammering out the details of the landmark AI Act...

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As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
December 06, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

The question must be asked as Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., takes his leave of Congress: What happens to financial services regulation, and by extension, payments...

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U.S. Rep. Roger Williams Says CFPB Lending Rule ‘Anti-Small Business’
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams Says CFPB Lending Rule ‘Anti-Small Business’
December 01, 2023  |  SMBs

Republicans aim to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 1071 Small Business Lending Rule, saying the rule is overly burdensome for small businesses and...

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Australia to Regulate Digital Wallets Alongside Credit Cards
Australia to Regulate Digital Wallets Alongside Credit Cards
November 27, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

Australia is set to introduce legislation governing the use of Apple Pay and other digital wallets. The new rules, scheduled to be announced this week, would place...

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ECB Chief Supervisor Calls for Regulation of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
ECB Chief Supervisor Calls for Regulation of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
November 14, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) chief supervisor, Andrea Enria, is calling for urgent action to fix a loophole in European Union (EU) rules that allows banks to...

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Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
November 10, 2023  |  Data & Research

European Union (EU) countries and European Parliament lawmakers are reportedly expected to reach an agreement on light touch rules for Airbnb next week. The proposed regulations will...

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Why Retailers Don’t Want Consumers to Get an Extra Hour of Sleep
Why Retailers Don’t Want Consumers to Get an Extra Hour of Sleep
November 04, 2023  |  Retail

On Sunday (Nov. 5), most U.S. states will “fall back” an hour, giving people an extra wink of sleep. While the states that embrace this time...

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Durbin Sets Sights on Frequent Flyer Rewards and Takes CCCA Battle to the Skies
Durbin Sets Sights on Frequent Flyer Rewards and Takes CCCA Battle to the Skies
October 31, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The fight over the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) has taken to the skies. This week, Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., who...

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