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Trump Campaign Used Shell Companies For Ad Buys

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Truthout is reporting that the Trump 2020 campaign paid shell companies related to ad buyers who are part of a purported unlawful coordination plan with the National Rifle Association (NRA). National Media said that Harris Sikes is a “firewall entity,” and a way to keep distance from buyers and the campaign to avoid conflict. .

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CFPB Feb. 2016 complaint report highlights prepaid card complaints, complaints from Texas/Houston metro area consumers

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General findings include the following: As of February 1, 2016, the CFPB handled approximately 811,700 complaints nationally, including approximately 21,800 complaints in January 2016. The volume of complaints from Arizona, Delaware, and North Carolina increased by, respectively, 33, 28, and 27 percent. percent of total complaints.

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Blockchain Tracker: Is Retail Ready For Implementation Yet?

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The potential retail areas where blockchain technology could prove useful were shared in late 2016 and include transparency in tracking products, uncovering counterfeit goods, maintaining product warranties and managing trade promotions. At the International Economic Forum this month in St. And it’s not just for the private sector.

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Who Should Lead The Digital ID Push?

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States like Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Maryland, Wyoming and even the District of Columbia are currently testing or have already piloted the use of digital drivers’ licenses. This evolution isn’t confined to the EU, though. Department of Commerce.

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CFPB highlights bank account or service complaints in fifth monthly complaint report

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General findings include the following: As of November 1, 2015, the CFPB handled approximately 749,000 complaints nationally, including approximately 23,300 complaints in October 2015. The new report highlights bank account or service complaints and complaints from consumers in Connecticut and the Hartford metro area.

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CFPB August 2016 complaint report highlights bank account or service complaints, complaints from Ohio consumers

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” General findings include the following: As of August 1, 2016, the CFPB handled approximately 954,400 complaints nationally, including approximately 24,000 complaints in July 2016. The most-complained-about issues involved problems with account management, deposits and withdrawals.

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Hundreds comment on OCC proposed “true lender” rule

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We recently published a blog about the OCC’s proposed rule “National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders” (the “Proposed Rule”), which would clarify that a bank (or savings association) is properly regarded as the “true lender” when, as of the date of origination, it is named as the lender in a loan agreement or funds the loan.

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