The Fintech Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Consequently, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has enacted a Digital Assets Law as well as amended existing legislation. Law of Security – DIFC Law No. 3 of 2024, to cater to specific issues arising in relation to this asset class.

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Nanonets

MARCH 4, 2024

Lawyers often grapple with many documents in the dynamic legal world where every second counts, and information is the key to success. The legal landscape is evolving rapidly, and the need for efficient document management solutions has become pressing. Streamline legal document processing with Nanonets' AI-powered OCR software.

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Neopay

APRIL 22, 2024

The UK’s company law landscape underwent significant changes with the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, effective from 4th March 2024. The post Changes to UK company law appeared first on Neopay. Here is a summary of what you need to know about the new measures.

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Nanonets

MAY 10, 2023

From court documents being moved to digital formats to the advent of AI in legal research, a lot has changed. What does it mean for legal professionals? And how can you use AI to make legal work more efficient? Court dates, client meetings, legal research, paperwork – the list goes on for legal professionals.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 28, 2024

The question “Is it legal to charge a credit card fee?” This article will explore the legality of charging such fees as well as the pros and cons associated with them. Surcharging is legal in many states and is regulated at the state and federal levels. is a legitimate inquiry for merchants seeking ways to offset these expenses.

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CB Insights

MARCH 10, 2022

Legal.io , an enterprise legal marketplace, has raised $11.6M The post Legal talent marketplace Legal.io raises from Tiger Global to take on Axiom Law appeared first on CB Insights Research. in a Series A round that drew participation from Tiger Global Management. the state of venture report. First name. Company name.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 3, 2022

The digital payments company’s legal team hopes to introduce more alternative fee structures to help gain more balance in outside law firm costs.

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Fi911

JANUARY 4, 2024

Well, from a legal standpoint, there’s actually quite a lot. What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? Certain regulations known as “chargeback rules” are, in fact, based on legal statutes. While they are not legal mandates, they are enforced with the same rigor.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

“This legislation represents a significant breakthrough – the first time a state or nation has passed a new law devoted exclusively to putting guardrails in place for the use of facial recognition technology,” Smith said in the post. In our view, this required a legal floor of responsibility, governed by the rule of law,” Smith said.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Licensees, exchanges, and other market participants should prepare to comply with the listing, disclosure, capital, and other requirements that the new law imposes. Issuing a digital asset does not in itself require licensure, unless such asset is redeemable for legal tender, bank credit, or another digital asset.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

While opportunities for supply chain finance and dynamic discounting can be found across verticals, demand for these capabilities is particularly high in the corporate legal services industry. “It’s a very symbiotic relationship between the in-house legal department and outside counsel,” he told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2019

In a first-ever congressional hearing on marijuana law reform, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security convened July 10 to debate altering federal law around cannabis, CNBC reports. The spread of legal cannabis has major payments problems because federal law considers the drug illegal.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In Apple 's annual report , the tech giant discussed the impact that various legal proceedings and new regulations around the world could have on its operations and financial conditions. Those could lead to changes in the company's practices or further legal proceedings, the report stated.

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2019

Trends in legal cannabis retail are just now emerging, and fresh numbers from Colorado are providing insight into how the industry is evolving. billion in sales over the last five years, with April and May of this year the highest-grossing months since legalization.”. Legal retail cannabis may be spreading throughout the U.S.,

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Fintech News

JULY 28, 2024

They highlighted issues such as the merging of pension payments with severance packages, which they argue might not comply with Indonesian legal standards. The union also criticised the severance pay formula for not including a fixed benefit component, which is typically required under local labor laws.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A lot of the legal risk for banks and traditional payment companies would go away under the law, said Anita Boomstein, a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The STATES Act allows the industry to resolve conflicts between state and federal laws by granting legitimate cannabis companies access to the financial system in marijuana-legalized states, writes Heather Peterson Altepeter, CEO of the National Merchants Association.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

To enhance the payment acceptance process for law firms, Juris has endorsed cloud-based payment platform ClientPay as the top choice for its users. The company said in an announcement that law firms can now offer their clients the ability to pay their invoices quicker without needing to use the phone or mail checks.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Legislation in California that aims to expand worker protections for so-called gig economy workers has led to a debate in the state’s freight services market and a lawsuit hoping to block the law. Critics of the law say it will render those independent owner-operators unable to operate, likely leading to supply chain disruptions.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

Despite best efforts from tenants and landlords, disputes are bound to happen and can often only be resolved following legal support. In fact in Germany, tenancy legal issues are one of the most common areas requiring legal support as almost half the population live in rented accommodation.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

They allege that Apple stores tracked user data without getting consent, which is a violation of Europe’s privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is the first time a company is being legally called out for violating the 2018 data privacy mandate.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

And while retailers are most likely not liable for any legal exposure, there are legal and ethical issues presented by the current crisis that need retail attention regardless of size and legal expertise. “If From a general knowledge perspective I would say that there are local laws that would cover evictions at this time.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

It’s not often that one gets to see a new form of retail emerge, but that’s what’s happening with, of all things, legal recreational cannabis. According to one recent report , a 13,000-square-foot legal retail dispensary in that city includes a “pizzeria and coffee house to attract customers who don’t partake in the now-legal herb.”

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

A new proposed law in Delaware would make it illegal for businesses to only accept cash, according to a report by the Associated Press. The legislators also pointed out that there is no current law forcing businesses to accept cash. The Massachusetts law was passed almost four decades ago.

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Finovate

AUGUST 13, 2024

LLP, on Navigating Legal Fintech Challenges Ken Munro, Managing Partner at Pen Test Partners LLP, on Securing Fintech, Hacking Smart Devices, and the U.K. Embedded Finance and BaaS Navigating Legal Fintech Challenges Securing Fintech: Hacking Smart Devices and the U.K. Dharmesh Mistry, CEO at Vision 20 20 Consulting Ltd.,

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Payment Savvy

JULY 28, 2021

Unfortunately, many law firms struggle with getting clients to pay and maintaining steady cash flow. Enter law firm collections. There are simple ways law firms can improve their collection practices and get clients to pay them on time. Record-keeping is only the start of improving law firm cash flow. Transparent Billing.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In an expansion of its effort to “make digital platforms fairer for consumers and developers,” Epic Games took legal action against Apple in Australia, according to a statement posted on Wednesday (Nov. 18) Sydney time. The development occurred on the heels of proceedings brought by the game company in the United States against Apple on Aug.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

But in the legal services arena, researchers estimate that up to 14 percent of all hours billed to clients are never paid, according to Clio’s 2019 Legal Trends Report. Often, a law firm’s own behavior in chasing unpaid bills, or strategies in payment acceptance, can hamper invoice payment success.

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 22, 2023

Key Principles of GDPR That Are Essential for Data Protection: Transparent, fair, and lawful processing: Organizations must process biometric data in a transparent and lawful manner, informing individuals of the purpose and relevant details. Use beyond the original purposes requires explicit consent or legal justification.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said that tech startups may be able to raise money using digital tokens under current law, but that there would be stipulations, according to a report by Reuters. The proposal is meant to create a legal framework for that process, and to allow the tokens to be sold under current securities laws.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

Data Minimization Data minimization means collecting only the information you absolutely need to serve your customers or comply with legal requirements. For example, if you’re only shipping products, you might not need to collect customers’ birthdates unless it’s relevant for legal age verification.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 25, 2022

Banks have long complained that fintechs are able to offer many of the same financial services without abiding by the same laws. In an effort to level the playing field, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it would invoke a largely unused legal provision.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

The nature of cannabis commerce is changing, and not just because of spreading legalization (with New Jersey the latest state to be in the midst of considering that move). Women have become involved in all facets of the legal cannabis operations across the United States and Canada. businesses as a whole, the publication said.

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Innovative Payments Association

AUGUST 5, 2024

Compliance with federal and state laws is crucial to protect both employees and employers from potential legal issues. In addition to transparency, employers must also ensure that their EWA programs comply with all relevant labor laws and regulations.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

One such area in which instant payments remain out of reach is the legal system, as claimants still largely receive their settlements or disbursements via check. These paper-based payment methods can inconvenience customers and cause frictions, but law firms and their supporting partners are often hamstrung when it comes to replacing them.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The technology can quickly sift through and analyze contracts, nondisclosure agreements and other legal documents, says InCloudCounsel's Troy Pospisil.

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The Paypers

JULY 19, 2024

Clio , a global legal technology provider, has launched Clio Accounting as a new addition to its fintech solutions.

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