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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.

SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Promises Regulatory Framework for Crypto

SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Promises Regulatory Framework for Crypto
SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Promises Regulatory Framework for Crypto
February 28, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (Feb. 27) that it dismissed its pending civil enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Get the Full...

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Frank Fraud Trial Begins With Accusations of Lies From Both Sides
Frank Fraud Trial Begins With Accusations of Lies From Both Sides
February 23, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Did Charlie Javice dupe JPMorgan Chase into buying her college financial aid startup Frank? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UK Court Approves Settlement in Class Action Targeting Mastercard
UK Court Approves Settlement in Class Action Targeting Mastercard
February 21, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

A London court approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against Mastercard over its swipe fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Coinbase Says SEC Will Dismiss Lawsuit Against Company Next Week
Coinbase Says SEC Will Dismiss Lawsuit Against Company Next Week
February 21, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Coinbase said Friday (Feb. 21) that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff have agreed in principle to dismiss the agency’s enforcement case against the cryptocurrency company,...

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Synapse Collapse Reportedly Target of Criminal Grand Jury Probe
Synapse Collapse Reportedly Target of Criminal Grand Jury Probe
February 20, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

A grand jury is reportedly probing criminal conduct at bankrupt FinTech firm Synapse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Judge Denies State Attorneys General Request to Bar DOGE From Data
Judge Denies State Attorneys General Request to Bar DOGE From Data
February 18, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

A federal judge denied a request by 14 state attorneys general to temporarily bar the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data...

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DOJ Bars 10 Individuals and Businesses From Making Unauthorized Debits
DOJ Bars 10 Individuals and Businesses From Making Unauthorized Debits
February 18, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The Department of Justice said Tuesday (Feb. 18) that a district court in Miami permanently barred 10 individuals and entities from making unauthorized debits to...

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Criminal Trial of ‘Frank’ Founder Charlie Javice to Begin Tuesday
Criminal Trial of ‘Frank’ Founder Charlie Javice to Begin Tuesday
February 17, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

When the criminal trial of Frank Founder Charlie Javice and former Chief Growth Officer Olivier Amar begins Tuesday (Feb. 18), Javice’s defense team will reportedly...

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