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Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

New York Bill Would Prohibit Retailers From Refusing Cash Payments

New York Bill Would Prohibit Retailers From Refusing Cash Payments
New York Bill Would Prohibit Retailers From Refusing Cash Payments
June 13, 2025  |  Cash

A bill that would prohibit food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash payments is on its way to the New York governor’s...

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House Financial Services Committee Members Outline Views Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
House Financial Services Committee Members Outline Views Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
June 13, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

With the CLARITY Act set to be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives after being advanced by committee votes on Tuesday (June 10),...

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Report: Fed’s Inspector General to Review Legality of CFPB Cuts
Report: Fed’s Inspector General to Review Legality of CFPB Cuts
June 12, 2025  |  CFPB

The Federal Reserve’s inspector general is reportedly reviewing the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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WhatsApp Submits Evidence Supporting Apple in UK Encryption Case
WhatsApp Submits Evidence Supporting Apple in UK Encryption Case
June 11, 2025  |  Legal

Meta-owned WhatsApp reportedly joined a legal challenge against the U.K. government’s demand that Apple allow it access to the company’s encrypted customer data. Get the...

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States and Courts Fill In Regulatory Gaps as CFPB’s Future in Flux
States and Courts Fill In Regulatory Gaps as CFPB’s Future in Flux
June 10, 2025  |  Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding and foundations are hotly debated on Capitol Hill and in courtrooms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Stablecoin Bill Set for Congressional Showdown Over 122 Amendments
Stablecoin Bill Set for Congressional Showdown Over 122 Amendments
June 10, 2025  |  Politics

Last month, U.S. lawmakers promised stablecoin regulations would be approved by Memorial Day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Update: Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks Chapter 7 or Dismissal
Update: Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks Chapter 7 or Dismissal
June 09, 2025  |  Legal

The end might be near for the Synapse bankruptcy case. Jelena McWilliams, the court-appointed Chapter 11 trustee has formally requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for...

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Reddit Sues Anthropic, Alleging Unlawful Use of Data
Reddit Sues Anthropic, Alleging Unlawful Use of Data
June 04, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Social media platform Reddit reportedly sued artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic on Wednesday (June 4), alleging that the company unlawfully used Reddit’s data to train...

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Illinois Lawmakers Vote to Delay Implementation of Interchange Fees Law
Illinois Lawmakers Vote to Delay Implementation of Interchange Fees Law
June 02, 2025  |  Legal

The Illinois state legislature voted Sunday (June 1) to delay the implementation of a law that would bar companies from charging interchange fees on the...

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