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Combating payment account fraud – latest regulatory developments in Australia

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On 30 November 2023, the Treasury of the Australian Government released its consultation paper on a proposed Scams Code Framework (the Framework) which seeks to establish robust codes and targeted measures to reduce scam...more

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SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs; CFTC Publishes DeFi Report; FINRA Addresses Crypto Assets; Reports Provide Data on Crypto Scams

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On January 10, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) simultaneously approved eleven spot bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on an accelerated basis based on its Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed...more

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Michigan AG Launches Investigation Into Deceptive Practices by Pest Control Operators

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Last week, Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel formally launched an investigation under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) into the marketing and business practices of a group of interconnected pest control...more

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Mississippi AG Sues Two Companies for Placing Nearly 1,000 Illegal Robocalls to Mississippi Residents

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As a result of legislation passed this month, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed lawsuits against two companies, The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation and NaturaLawn of America, for allegedly violating the...more

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Attorneys General Enforce Lemon Laws and Penalize Puppy Mills

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The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that over 65% of US households own a pet. Puppies are a particularly popular choice. But sometimes, after a puppy comes home to its new family, it might appear lethargic...more

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Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights: Issue 12, December 2022

US Senators Ask SoFi About Its Banking Law Compliance = “Four U.S. senators have signed a letter to SoFi Technologies CEO Anthony Noto expressing concerns about the online personal finance company and online bank’s digital...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

AGs Commit to Fight Robocalls With FCC

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) shared a commitment to work collaboratively with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in a new letter signed by 41 attorneys general (AGs). Recognizing the FCC’s...more

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UK FCA publishes annual Sector Views report

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Sector Views, its annual report examining how each financial sector is performing....more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Prime Minister Theresa May has proven herself to be a remarkably good political survivor in the face of tall odds, but even she will have a difficult time this time around. Members of her own Tory party have called for a...more

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Business Litigation Alert: "SEC Cracking Down on Cryptocurrency Scams"

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Cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin) seems to be in the news on practically a daily basis, with people racing to get in on the latest investment trend and companies investigating how to best incorporate cryptocurrency and block...more

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The SEC and Plaintiffs’ Class Action Attorneys Are Targeting Initial Coin Offerings

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Issuers and other professionals participating in Initial Coin Offerings — widely known as ICOs — are facing the increasing threat of both U.S. Securities Exchange Commission enforcement actions and private class action suits...more

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Hogan Lovells Global Payments Newsletter - January 2017

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Welcome to the Hogan Lovells Global Payments Newsletter. In this monthly publication we provide an overview of the most recent payments, regulatory and market developments from major jurisdictions around the world as well as...more

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