NFCW

JULY 17, 2024

“The European Commission has made commitments offered by Apple legally binding under EU antitrust rules,” the official announcement says. “The European Commission has made commitments offered by Apple legally binding under EU antitrust rules,” the official announcement says.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2018

Employees hit with costs to make purchases with their payroll cards, withdraw cash at ATMs, check balances and other everyday banking needs are fighting back against those fees, and introducing new conversations about the legal language of “lawful money,” employee protections and beyond. The rules become effective Jan.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This month, The Fintech Times will look at some of the biggest issues regarding compliance and financial rules, as well as the solutions hoping to ease the compliance journey for firms and make the fintech world fairer and safer. Regulatory rules are constantly changing, with new ones being introduced at a rapid rate.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

One year after news surfaced that blockchain companies Ripple Labs and R3 HoldCo were engaged in a legal dispute, the lawsuit has been resolved, according to a press release issued this week. Ripple’s filing wanted the court to rule the contracts invalid, reports said at the time.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

UK law enforcement, in particular, faces challenges in tackling fraudsters based overseas due to geographical and legal constraints. International cooperation The report emphasises the global nature of fraud, with criminal networks often operating across borders, making it difficult for individual nations to respond effectively.

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It is used when there is a pre-established contract or agreement with the supplier regarding the price of the goods. Rules for Self-invoicing The adoption of self-invoicing entails adherence to a set of rules to ensure a smooth and compliant financial processes: Legal Validity: Every self-billing agreement must stand on solid legal ground.

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Stax

MAY 20, 2024

What accounting rules do subscription businesses need to abide by in order to stay compliant with global standards? Legal retainers. Identify the contract with the customer Under ASC 606, a contract refers to any agreement between two parties that is verbal, written, or implied.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has handed down a controversial ruling stating companies cannot opt to use arbitration clauses in their contracts with consumers in a manner that keeps consumers from joining class action lawsuits. The rule begins applying to agreements and contracts 180 days later.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 6, 2024

A new report from KARM Legal Consultants, the emerging technologies-focused law firm, provides insightful analysis into how the regulatory environments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain and Turkey compared to one another as well as to the EU and UK.

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International Payments Processing

JANUARY 11, 2022

Besides, the primary users of Cashless ATMs are the merchants, which cannot obtain payment services – whether due to legal or regulatory prohibitions, Visa rules, or the rules of other networks. The purchase transactions are then submitted to Visa’s plus network to process the transaction.

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International Payments Processing

JANUARY 11, 2022

Besides, the primary users of Cashless ATMs are the merchants, which cannot obtain payment services – whether due to legal or regulatory prohibitions, Visa rules, or the rules of other networks. The purchase transactions are then submitted to Visa’s plus network to process the transaction.

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Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses must be aware of and adhere to these rules to avoid legal complications and maintain their reputation. Credit card surcharging is legal in most of the US, with the exception of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. Is it legal to charge surcharge fees? How much are credit card surcharge fees?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Those reports speculated about the dollar amount of the settlement — and some possible limits to structural changes in agreements between the card giants and merchants — in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling in June that ruled American Express’ business model and anti-steering provisions were legal. If finalized, the $6.2

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Segpay

JANUARY 26, 2024

The agency’s sample agreement with the content creator would be good to have in your own file. If they are responsible for posting content and communication, does the agency understand the user-generated content rules of the card brands? Want to learn more?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Friday's ruling by U.S. Given the novelty and the magnitude of the issues, as well as the debate in both the academic community and society at large, the Court is unwilling to tilt the playing field in favor of one party or the other with an early ruling of likelihood of success on the merits," Rogers wrote.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

But Judge Ross Cranston ruled the case was unlikely to succeed because Wirecard did not know the price at which Hermes was sold to Mauritius. The ruling also noted due diligence was conducted by two law firms, London-based Osborne Clarke and BTG Legal in Mumbai on behalf of the plaintiffs, FT reported. “To

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Managing multiple lease agreements in the real estate world can be overwhelming. Not just that, they are filled with legal jargon and clauses requiring specialised knowledge, making manual data extraction time-consuming, error-prone and generally inefficient. Improve how you budget and forecast property-related expenses.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

Crypto payments will be valid so long as the fee agreement is “fair and reasonable” and the lawyer can safeguard the virtual property, the opinion states, so as to acknowledge the sometimes turbulent nature of cryptocurrencies. .” Washington D.C.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Wayfair ruling allowed counties, states and municipalities to pass laws to tax out-of-state sellers and the eCommerce marketplaces that serve them, but the ruling did not disclose specifications on what such laws must look like. The November Next-Gen Sales Tax Tracker examines the latest legal battles over the U.S.’

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Libra is meant to be backed up by bank deposits and government debt, and held by a group of custodians, an agreement meant to keep the price steady and avoid some of the value swings that other currencies get subjected to on a regular basis.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

sports betting event of the year, and the first big test of legalized online sports gambling in the wake of last year’s Supreme Court decision that overruled previous prohibition — a ruling that allowed states besides Nevada to allow such wagering operations. But it stands as the major U.S. billion, double the amount spent in 2011.

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EBizCharge

AUGUST 30, 2024

Merchants should thoroughly review their merchant account agreement and ask for clarification on line-item charges they don’t understand. While surcharging can offset or cover credit card processing fees altogether, merchants must comply with the rules set by credit card networks and local laws.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

EU finance ministers came to an agreement on Thursday (Dec. No global stablecoin arrangement should begin operation in the European Union until the legal, regulatory and oversight challenges and risks have been adequately identified and addressed,” the ministers said in a joint statement.

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Wharton Fintech

OCTOBER 12, 2023

But it can be just as painful, following all the rules and the hundred-page credit agreement so that you don’t get penalized by Goldman for breaking a covenant or two. …I And then staying in compliance and operations won’t require a team of analysts and accountants working on-end to comply with Goldman’s or JP Morgan’s rule set.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission late last week settled charges with two companies it charged with offering digital tokens in a manner that ran afoul of rules. It is the first time the SEC slapped companies with penalties for getting around rules via initial coin offerings (ICOs), noted Reuters in a report.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

Four years later, the Commission has reached an agreement on which rules to include in reforms and also how they will be enforced. If it determines the organization has failed to comply with the new rules, the DPA can impose a fine up to €20 million ($24.7 DPAs can suspend or restrict how much data is transferred to the U.K.

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Segpay

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Affiliate marketing is often considered high-risk from a compliance perspective due to several factors that can increase the likelihood of regulatory and legal issues. Such practices can lead to legal and regulatory challenges, particularly if consumers are harmed or misled. Non-compliance can result in fines and legal action.

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2018

Toys R Us has come to a settlement agreement with some groups of creditors, including vendors, to resolve its disputes related to its bankruptcy proceedings. Vendors and other creditors can opt out of the agreement.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2018

While they plan to draft a deal by the middle of July, they intend to complete a final agreement by the middle of August. The news comes as the Supreme Court ruled on Monday (June 25) that American Express , the third-largest card network in the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2018

The MGM gambling platform will use official NBA data, though that part of the agreement is not exclusive, demonstrating how sports leagues intend to try to get data integrated into gambling platforms, pushing out third-party providers. MGM officials will also reportedly help the league detect fraud and game-fixing. Gambling Challenges.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

Practices by the company were said to encompass contract clauses that banned licensee out-of-territory sales as well as the idea that agreements would be concluded if licensees didn’t follow the clauses. However, the company’s fine was reportedly reduced by 40 percent following its cooperation.

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Fi911

AUGUST 31, 2023

Non-compliance by lenders can result in penalties and legal action. TILA is organized into sections: Section A: Defines the Act’s basic elements and rules. Section C: Deals with closed-end credit, detailing rules on disclosure, annual percentage rate calculation, and the right of rescission.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

The European Commission announced Monday (April 29) that commitments made by Mastercard and Visa to reduce interchange fees are legally binding under European Union antitrust rules. Retailers and consumers had little means to influence the level of the fee.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

When the legal system makes your business model a shaky one, change the model. As noted by The Wall Street Journal , the firm makes loans that are at least somewhat above levels seen at state interest caps, often in tandem with bank agreements. Under the Madden decision, which was handed down through the Second U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

District Judge Jesse Furman ruled that Brigade isn’t allowed to touch the money. Loigman argued it was “not believable that a sophisticated institution like Citi could have transferred nearly $1 billion, in the exact amount outstanding under the 2016 credit agreement, in error,”. On Monday (Aug.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The deal in question involves Amazon's bailout deal agreement from 2019, in which the eCommerce giant agreed to buy 49 percent of one of Future's unlisted firms. Amazon, in an email to Bloomberg, said it was satisfied with the ruling for now. “We We welcome the award of the Emergency Arbitrator,” Amazon said, according to the report.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2017

The importance of a simple and fair contract cannot be underestimated,” said Sharon Cook, NAB’s chief legal and commercial counsel, in another statement. Last month, she said getting banks to comply with SMB lending rules is “like pulling teeth,” and that banks had been trying to “game” the rules.

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