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Buying into AML risks in real estate

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Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. Why real estate?

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The Digital Evolution Of The Online Gaming Ecosystem

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“Congress can regulate sports gambling directly, but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own.”. Since 2018, when sports betting was only legal in the state of Nevada, 19 additional states and the District of Columbia have legalized the practice, either already allowing bets to be placed or are on the way to doing so.

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For Charter Schools, A Workforce Spend Tutorial

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million students in 43 states and the District of Columbia. These schools have greater autonomy than traditional public schools, but they also face more scrutiny from local regulators. He claimed that the solution also helps vendors navigate the “opaque” charter school market to help them connect with potential customers.

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FDIC files summary judgment motion in lawsuit challenging its “Madden-fix” rule

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has filed a motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit filed by the Attorney Generals of six states and District of Columbia to set aside the FDIC’s “ Madden -fix” rule. The lawsuit is pending before the same California federal district court judge (Judge Jeffrey S.

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Bill to regulate use of algorithms under consideration by D.C. Council

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Among other criticisms, the trade groups assert that the Bill would impose difficult, if not impossible, compliance burdens on lenders that will result in decreased credit access and higher cost loans. The Bill was introduced in December 2021 and a public hearing on the Bill was held on September 22, 2022. law], or insurance.”.

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Fizzle Of The Week: The Cannabis Payments Conundrum

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states (and the District of Columbia) where marijuana has been legalized for sale in some capacity, it has thrown off a fairly large chunk of tax revenue in the last year. card network to gain access into this huge market, in tandem with Chinese JV partner LianLian Group. The federal government alone collected an estimate $4.7

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Giving Truckers Better Loans Can Lower Carbon Footprints: Here’s Why

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Most auto manufacturers make 50 state models of the cars they sell — which means California’s emissions standards often become the de facto standard for new vehicles built and brought to market. They not only work, many other states around the country have chosen to adopt them,” California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a statement.