legal

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.

US House Committee to Consider Bill to Decriminalize Cannabis

US House Committee to Consider Bill to Decriminalize Cannabis
US House Committee to Consider Bill to Decriminalize Cannabis
September 26, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

The House has introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana, per the official text of the bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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House Passes Cannabis Banking Initiative as Part of Defense Bill
House Passes Cannabis Banking Initiative as Part of Defense Bill
September 23, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would protect banks that do business with cannabis companies...

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Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
September 21, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The regulatory landscape continues to evolve for stablecoins — and to steal a line from the Beatles, perhaps “forever, not for better.” Get the Full...

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Amazon Investigating Bribery Claims in India
Amazon Investigating Bribery Claims in India
September 20, 2021  |  Amazon

Amazon is investigating whether its legal representatives in India used legal fees paid for by the retail giant to bribe government officials. Get the Full...

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DoorDash Continues NYC Legal Battle With New Lawsuit
DoorDash Continues NYC Legal Battle With New Lawsuit
September 15, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

DoorDash has filed a federal lawsuit against New York City, arguing that its law that mandates food delivery services to share consumer data with restaurants...

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Recommends Breaking Up Wells Fargo
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Recommends Breaking Up Wells Fargo
September 15, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she thinks the Federal Reserve needs to break up Wells Fargo over what she referred to in a letter on Monday...

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Apple Nets $6M From Fortnite Maker Following Court Order
Apple Nets $6M From Fortnite Maker Following Court Order
September 14, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

Epic Games, the company behind the wildly popular Fortnite game, has paid Apple $6 million for breaching the company’s App Store guidelines, according to a...

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DC AG Racine Expands Scope of Amazon Antitrust Complaint
DC AG Racine Expands Scope of Amazon Antitrust Complaint
September 13, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine widened the scope of his antitrust complaint against Amazon, bringing its relationship with wholesale suppliers under the microscope,...

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