Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This article explores the legal landscape surrounding surcharges, shedding light on the intricacies of state and federal laws and strategies for small businesses to manage processing costs. TL;DR Card brands such as Visa and MasterCard along with state and federal laws prohibit debit card surcharging.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The legal framework for digital services has been largely unchanged in the region for about 20 years. That’s even as “repressive regimes around the world use draconian legal frameworks to stifle online freedoms.”. Strict rules must be enforceable,” he said.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Public drinking has been historically frowned upon from a legal perspective in America. For example, The Associated Press recently reported that 33 states and the District of Columbia have temporarily lifted laws that prevented restaurants and bars from selling cocktails to go. Washington, D.C.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

22, according to legal documents filed in the U.S. Legal counsel for those named in the suit — Ripple Labs, CEO Bradley Garlinghouse and Executive Chairman and Co-founder Christian Larsen — were called to appear in an online pretrial conference with Judge Analisa Torres. . There are clear rules of the road for using XRP in the U.K.,

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To overcome these challenges, data protection laws are established. Data protection laws safeguard personal information and establish important guidelines on collection, storage, processing, sharing and disposal of personal data. and PDPA in Singapore that reflects the growing need for privacy specialists in organizations.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

To overcome these challenges, data protection laws are established. Data protection laws safeguard personal information and establish important guidelines on collection, storage, processing, sharing and disposal of personal data. and PDPA in Singapore that reflects the growing need for privacy specialists in organizations.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

In updated rules from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ), the U.S. It’s intended to “enhance the availability of financial services and the financial transparency of hemp-related businesses in compliance with federal law,” the notice said.

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Stax

AUGUST 1, 2024

However, card brand rules and state and federal laws have been established to prevent merchants from abusing this privilege. In this article, we’ll explore Visa’s rules around credit card surcharging and what merchants need to know about them. Per the latest reports, Visa wants to enforce its surcharging rules more seriously.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 19, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed an interpretive rule explaining that many paycheck advance products, sometimes marketed as “earned wage” products, are consumer loans subject to the Truth in Lending Act. When the paycheck advance product is no-fee and truly free to the employee, many requirements would not apply.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On 25 September 2024, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its long-awaited Consultation Paper (CP24/20) setting out proposed changes to the safeguarding rules applicable to electronic money institutions (EMIs) and payment institutions (PIs) (together, payments firms). See our previous Sidley Update on that review.

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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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Segpay

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This blog explores child protection laws across key Latin American countries, highlighting their different approaches and the evolving regulatory frameworks. The Brazilian Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) provides a broad legal framework to protect minors. Regulatory Summary: ECA (Law No. Regulatory Summary: ECA (Law No.

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Stax

APRIL 4, 2024

In this article, we’ll learn about the benefits of credit card surcharging and also delve into the legalities and guidelines for levying a surcharge. Credit card surcharging is legal in most U.S. Credit card surcharging is legal in most U.S. Surcharging is governed by certain rules and regulations.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Overcoming language barriers and security vulnerabilities Talking to people in a language they understand makes it easier for them to follow security rules. Navigate legal and regulatory frameworks Dealing with laws and rules about cybersecurity in different countries is a must.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

But the laws and regulations governing biometrics have yet to catch up to the reality of their use, and that’s perhaps most apparent when it comes to two recent, high-profile cases in Illinois. The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act , commonly known as BIPA, not only stands as the strictest biometric privacy law in the U.S.,

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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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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Card Networks Companies like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express ( credit card networks ) that set processing rules and fees. While legal in most U.S. Regulatory Compliance Businesses must comply with rules like GDPR (Europe), PSD2 (EU), and AML/KYC laws in various countries. per transaction.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

There’s a saying in jurisprudence: Hard cases make bad law. Early this week, a judge denied a request from Uber and Postmates to halt the enforcement of a new California labor law — known as AB5 , which was voted into law last year — that would place new restrictions on gig economy workers. New Economy and Old Laws.

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Segpay

MARCH 24, 2025

By comparing the Australian legal e-gaming and e-gambling landscape with that of the USA, we want to make it easier to understand for our readers who are familiar with US regulations. This article will help you gain a better understanding of gaming and gambling laws in Down Under. billion by 2034.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

In the United Kingdom, and for the payment network giants in the decades-long legal battle over interchange fees — next stop, trial court? Sainsbury’s will now be seeking to recover the full amount of the unlawful charges it has incurred,” Murphy said, in the wake of the ruling. ruling on Wednesday was not a final one.

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Segpay

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Heightened Scrutiny from Financial Institutions and Regulators: As adult content platforms are more closely monitored, businesses must take proactive measures to ensure that they’re following all legal requirements. Evolving Regulatory Landscape: Laws and regulations are constantly changing, and what was compliant yesterday may not be today.

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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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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Charles Nerko , team leader for data security litigation in Barclay Damon LLP , the law firm, explains how this is not the case, and why firms need to be proactive in managing the risk in a compliant manner. “AI brings significant legal challenges to the fintech sector. “Keeping pace with evolving laws is another challenge.

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Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

To make multilateral payment platforms work well, there need to be clear rules and ways for different systems to work together. As multilateral platforms scale, the governance framework must evolve to keep up with changes in board participation, voting rules, regional representation, and economic models.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 16, 2024

These reports take forward priority actions under the G20 Roadmap to address legal, supervisory and regulatory frictions in cross-border payments to help achieve the quantitative targets in 2027. In response to these changes, legal, regulatory and supervisory frameworks that govern PSPs have had to rapidly adapt and evolve.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court, former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks can now bring a suit against Mastercard on behalf of millions of U.K. Merricks alleges Mastercard is in violation of the European Union’s competition law because of the “interchange” fees charged to retailers for card use.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The statement provides FIs with federal data that defines the legal status of hemp, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rule on hemp production. After further evaluation of the USDA interim final rule, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will issue additional guidance.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Fintech Review looks into their function, their role in fostering innovation, and the significant challenges they face, particularly in terms of legal recognition, security, and scalability. At the core of DAOs are smart contracts, which automatically execute actions based on predefined rules. What Are DAOs?

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EBizCharge

MARCH 14, 2025

Depending on the companys rules, this period can range from a few days to weeks. Customers should be able to grasp the terms without needing a legal background. Use a template: Templates provide a structured framework that ensures clarity, consistency, and legal compliance. Can you get around a no-refund policy?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The European Union’s (EU) second-highest court ruled that Facebook can’t be forced to turn over sensitive information without a review. The ruling follows Facebook’s complaint in July that EU regulators were making excessive demands for sensitive data, beyond what was necessary. “The billion.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2020

A French court has decided that bitcoin is money, the first time a court in France has issued such a ruling, according to a report from Les Echos Sunday (March 8). The result of the ruling could lead to more activity in the French bitcoin market. This ruling could encourage more activity in the French Bitcoin market.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Epic sued Apple in August, accusing the technology giant of violating laws that restrict anti-competitive behavior. Friday's ruling by U.S. WSJ quoted David Hoppe, a technology and media lawyer at Gamma Law in San Francisco who is not involved in the case, as having said the ruling hurts Epic. “The

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The stock fell after the Chinese government announced new antimonopoly rules that will increase the pressure on eCommerce marketplaces and payments services. According to news site TechNode, the new rules will apply physical-economy statutes to the digital-first economy. percent drop in its stock on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nonetheless, the interaction of segregation requirements and insolvency law is often a key focus on insolvencies and has been subject to significant consideration by the courts, including by the Supreme Court concerning the insolvency of Lehman Brothers International (Europe). Who is impacted?

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Open Banking Excellence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Together, these new rules will enable Europe to push forward into Open Finance – the next stage of Open Banking. Their impact will be augmented and enhanced by a third set of rules, the Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework. Clearly, the PSD3 and its companion rules will not come into force in post-Brexit Britain.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The passage of the ballot measure hoists into place a new law, the California Privacy Rights Act, which is designed to make it easier for consumers to decline to share their online data with companies while also closing some potential loopholes in the original 2019 law.

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