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Michigan Passes Self-Driving Regulations

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9), Michigan became the first state in the union to pass statewide, comprehensive self-driving vehicle regulations that allow autonomous vehicles to drive … well, autonomously. As of now, only motor vehicle manufacturers can operate self-driving car networks in Michigan. On Friday of last week (Dec.

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Ingo’s Edwards Plays The Inside Straight On Online Gambling

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And that opened up an entirely new playing field for online gaming establishments now free to operate in any state that would allow them. And I’d imagine the feeling among regulators has been that an organized money laundering effort could be policed because they [the casino] would actually see it happening. Untangling Red Tape.

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Florida Is Latest State To Pass Autonomous Car Law

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that allows autonomous cars to operate on the roads without requiring a human being to be behind the wheel, according to reports. Florida is now the third state to pass such a law, behind Texas and Michigan. It’s less for vehicles that aren’t as heavy.

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The Eastern District of Michigan affirms the CFPB’s broad authority to issue civil investigative demands

CFPB Monitor

A recent decision from the Eastern District of Michigan in CFPB v. In declining to limit the CID to the statute of limitations, the court reasoned that “information dating back to that period will help the Bureau develop a complete understanding of Respondents’ practices and operations.”

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TRENDING: How Credit Unions Give Digital The Personal Touch

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Advanced technology is increasingly raising the stakes of how CUs should operate, with members coming to expect the instant payments and slick mobile interfaces that large banks and FinTechs have made standard. Developments From Around The Credit Union Space. About the Tracker.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

Lucas White: We need to continue to differentiate community banks and educate policymakers on why tiered and proportionate regulation is necessary. We need to make sure people remember that and have it reflected in laws and regulations that affect our industry. Bank Operations and Payments chair Alice P.

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What Is Powering The Emerging Pawnaissance?

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Interest rates on pawn loans vary as they are regulated by states. Regulations require that pawnbrokers request proof of ownership before making a deal with a potential customer — but the less reputable players in the industry have a nasty habit of forgetting to ask. So what is driving the Pawnaissance?

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