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SMB Profile: Looking Forward To Christmas In Connecticut

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Like all the towns on the Connecticut shoreline, Guilford is centered around a village green. His current marketing plan is to get outside of the shoreline area and attract more shoppers to Breakwater’s eCommerce site, and to advertise in nearby New Haven media to stretch its in-store traffic.

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Libra Association New General Counsel Is Former US Treasury Exec

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has been named general counsel to the Libra Association , a Geneva-based group founded by Facebook to launch the social media company’s digital currency, the organization announced Tuesday (May 19). Attorney’s Office in Connecticut and has worked in a private law firm. Kennedy and late Supreme Court Justice Lewis F.

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Facebook Negotiates Sandberg DC Hearing Testimony

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With questions surrounding Facebook ’s market power and its plans for the Libra digital currency, the social media company is reportedly negotiating with an important congressional committee for COO Sheryl Sandberg to testify as early as October. And, another legislator, Sen.

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Connecticut federal court allows CFPB claims to proceed against mortgage company and principals for alleged licensing and other violations

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A Connecticut federal district court has refused to dismiss claims filed by the CFPB against a mortgage company and three of its principals for alleged Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Mortgage Act and Practice (MAP) Rule, and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) violations.

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Capital One Hack Prompts Lawsuit, NY AG Probe

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Kevin Zosiak, who lives in Stamford, Connecticut, and whose personal information was compromised in the breach, filed the suit in federal court in Washington, D.C., She was caught with the help of a social media post where she allegedly admitted to breaking the law. Reuters reported. The suit is seeking class-action status. .

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Facebook Hit With Three State Probes Over Privacy Violations

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According to Bloomberg , Attorneys General in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Connecticut are investigating existing allegations against the company, while New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts are looking to find any potential unknown violations. Earlier this week Racine said he believes more states will sue the social media giant.

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How Fake Reviews Undermine Restaurants’ COVID-19 Responses

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Connecticut-based taco QSR bartaco is one chain working to adapt its business model to the new normal, recently introducing delivery services at its 21 locations across the U.S. Having a slick user interface and smooth mobile ordering system is not enough to attract customers, though.