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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Group Seeks to Block Maryland Online Advertising Tax. Marylanders for Tax Fairness is preparing for a battle in January over the state’s attempt to make a digital advertising tax, the Baltimore Sun reported. Maryland legislators ratified the tax earlier in 2020, but Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy.

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Slight Uptick Reported In Retail Rent Payments

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The numbers were similar for Rockville, Maryland-based Federal Realty Trust , which owns and operates 104 mid-Atlantic retail properties. RPAI has been focused on rent relief requests that have arisen from pandemic lockdowns and has started to sign lease amendments deferring due dates of “certain” rent payments.

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 Ransomware Gains Traction, UK BEC Fraud Spikes

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These criminals are exploiting new technologies to commit fraud, posting adverts on social media to try and recruit money mules,” he said. Separately, a federal grand jury has indicted a Maryland woman for allegedly bilking a Newark, Delaware medical practice of more than $320,000 through the use of a corporate credit card.

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10 Twitter accounts every accountant should follow

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Information overload seems to be an occupational hazard for anyone spending time on the internet these days, particularly on social media channels. 7) @Tomhood - As the CEO of both the Business Learnings Institute and the Maryland Association of CPAs, it’s safe to say that Tom Hood keeps busy.

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FBI Docs Reveal ISIS Funneled Money Into US Through Fake eBay Transactions

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FBI documents have revealed a global financial network run by a senior Islamic State official that funneled money to an alleged ISIS operative in the U.S. The affidavit indicates that several other alleged operatives had been arrested in Britain and Bangladesh. through fake eBay transactions.

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Grocery Tracker: Discount Games

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Lidl already operates in 27 countries worldwide with around 10,000 locations to its name. Distribution centers are currently under construction in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. The grocery chain has opened a U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

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Tapping Into The Digital Economy With Restaurant Innovations

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Seven in ten – 70 percent – of McDonald’s locations in Texas, Florida and Maryland have self-service kiosks available for customer use. company-operated transactions, the company said in its financial report. With the addition of kiosks, McDonald’s is focusing on customer experience and choice. Only a few – or 3.3 One in 10 – or 10.4