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DOJ Turns Away From Supreme Review Of Amex Merchant Deals
DOJ Turns Away From Supreme Review Of Amex Merchant Deals
August 11, 2017  |  Legal

In what seems to be an 180-degree turn, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking the Supreme Court not to weigh in on American Express’...

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Hobby Lobby Pays $3M in Iraqi Artifact Smuggling Case
Hobby Lobby Pays $3M in Iraqi Artifact Smuggling Case
July 07, 2017  |  Retail

Arts and craft megastore Hobby Lobby is in hot water. After buying Iraqi archeological artifacts back in 2010, the Christian-based retail chain is paying a...

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States Continue with Amex Steering Suit, DOJ Abandons Antitrust Efforts
States Continue with Amex Steering Suit, DOJ Abandons Antitrust Efforts
June 05, 2017  |  News

The Justice Department may have left its skirmish against American Express and the issue of “steering,” but nearly a dozen states are battling on against...

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Supreme Court Pushes Back On Patent Trolls
Supreme Court Pushes Back On Patent Trolls
May 23, 2017  |  Legal

Patent trolls may have to go back under a bridge. As Reuters reported Monday, the United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling that makes...

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Loophole To Remain On Federal Debt Collection?
Loophole To Remain On Federal Debt Collection?
April 19, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

In some respects, debt collection remains a bit of gray area, in terms of who owes what, when it can be collected and how firms...

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Supreme Court Rules to Protect Businesses’ Free Speech on Credit Card Fees
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Businesses’ Free Speech on Credit Card Fees
April 03, 2017  |  Legal

In today’s fast-moving economy, there aren’t many people who are likely to be carrying around cash. As such, most people who use credit cards have run...

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Supreme Court Rules On Merchant Free Speech And Swipe Fees
Supreme Court Rules On Merchant Free Speech And Swipe Fees
March 30, 2017  |  Regulation

Retailers have gotten an official clarification from the U.S. court of last resort regarding what their first amendment rights are when it comes to talking...

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UK Supreme Court Rules Parliament Has To Vote On Brexit
UK Supreme Court Rules Parliament Has To Vote On Brexit
January 25, 2017  |  Brexit

Exiting the European Union isn’t as cut and dry as many Brits may think, with the U.K. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday (Jan. 24) that Parliament...

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NYCUA Supports NY’s Ban On Credit Card Surcharges
NYCUA Supports NY’s Ban On Credit Card Surcharges
December 30, 2016  |  Regulation

The ban on credit card surcharges in New York got support from the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), which filed an amicus brief with...

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