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The Legal Questions That Can Complicate a Medical Malpractice Settlement
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The Legal Questions That Can Complicate a Medical Malpractice Settlement

A settlement is treated like the finish line of a medical malpractice claim, but getting there can involve difficult legal questions. The amount discussed is only one part of the picture. Questions about the care provided, the standard expected from a medical professional, and the cause of an injury may all affect how a claim […]

Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Google Face Antitrust Suit Over Alleged Pact to Slow AI Development
Science & Technology

Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Google Face Antitrust Suit Over Alleged Pact to Slow AI Development

Four of the industry’s leading AI labs: Anthropic, OpenAI, Elon Musk’s xAI (referred to in the filing as SpaceXAI), and Google, are facing a proposed federal class action accusing them of illegally coordinating to slow the pace of AI model improvement, a move the plaintiffs say violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act.

Polymarket Faces Scrutiny Over Response to $10 Million Fraud Attempt
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Polymarket Faces Scrutiny Over Response to $10 Million Fraud Attempt

Polymarket is drawing scrutiny over how it handled a fraud scheme on its US platform, according to a Wall Street Journal report published September 20. The report, based on interviews with current and former employees and investors, describes a pattern of compliance failures and legal challenges the company has faced while pursuing rapid growth.

Trump Plans New Agency and Chief to Oversee US AI Push
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Trump Plans New Agency and Chief to Oversee US AI Push

US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he will name a new artificial intelligence “czar” to lead an “AI Force,” an agency he compared to the Space Force he created during his first term. The announcement came in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.

Settlement Is a Trade, Not a Gift
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Settlement Is a Trade, Not a Gift

When people hear the word settlement, they often picture a windfall. A check arrives, a balance gets cleared, a case closes, and somebody feels like they finally caught a break. But that framing misses what a settlement usually is. In law, finance, insurance, and even family negotiations, settlement is rarely a gift. It is a […]

5 Things You Can’t Miss at SBC Summit 2026
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5 Things You Can’t Miss at SBC Summit 2026

For anyone attending SBC Summit 2026, prepare yourself. You’re in for a busy three days.

UK Payments Industry Backs National Payments Vision, but Confidence in Delivery Remains Low
Fintech & Ecommerce

UK Payments Industry Backs National Payments Vision, but Confidence in Delivery Remains Low

The UK payments industry broadly supports the government’s National Payments Vision, but new research shows limited confidence that the programme will be delivered smoothly. 

What You Should Know About GDPR, and How It Affects Business
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What You Should Know About GDPR, and How It Affects Business

GDPR means General Data Protection Regulation. It is the European Union’s core data protection law, and it touches nearly every sector: technology, medicine, advertising, banking, payments, and beyond. The regulation does not concern only EU citizens and companies. Any organization that handles the personal data of people in the EU falls within its scope, regardless […]

Chargeback Report Warns Merchants of Visa VAMP Compliance Risk Ahead of Golden Quarter
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Chargeback Report Warns Merchants of Visa VAMP Compliance Risk Ahead of Golden Quarter

As retailers prepare for that magic time of year called the Golden Quarter, it appears many of them have no clear view of their Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) exposure. A study performed by Chargebacks911 indicated that lack of transparency regarding fraud and dispute metrics can result in businesses being unprepared for the surge in […]

SBC Summit 2026 Expands Agenda With Prediction Markets, Compliance Tech and Marketing Focus
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SBC Summit 2026 Expands Agenda With Prediction Markets, Compliance Tech and Marketing Focus

SBC Summit 2026 is expanding its agenda to address some of the fastest-changing issues facing the betting and gaming industry, with new dedicated tracks covering prediction markets, compliance technology and marketing and customer experience.

Shufti’s Shahid Hanif: Nine Middle East Markets Demand Nine Separate Identity Playbooks
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Shufti’s Shahid Hanif: Nine Middle East Markets Demand Nine Separate Identity Playbooks

A single UAE onboarding flow will not survive contact with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Jordan. Companies that assume otherwise usually find this out during a regulatory review, not before. Shahid Hanif, CEO and Co-Founder of Shufti, argues that treating the Gulf as one regional rollout is the most expensive assumption a global identity verification vendor […]

Instagram Cracks Down on AI Profiles Pretending to Be Real People
Society & Lifestyle

Instagram Cracks Down on AI Profiles Pretending to Be Real People

Ever followed an account thinking there was a real person behind the face only to be tricked with AI? Instagram wants to remove this possibility from the platform.

Allica Bank Moves Beyond UK, Applies For Swedish Banking Licence 
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Allica Bank Moves Beyond UK, Applies For Swedish Banking Licence 

A UK digital bank best known for lending to small and mid-sized companies has just taken its first step onto the European continent. The Allica Bank Swedish banking licence application marks a new chapter for the six-year-old British lender, though what happens next depends entirely on a regulator most people outside Scandinavia have never heard […]

EU Designates ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine Under DSA
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EU Designates ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine Under DSA

ChatGPT just got categorised into one of the toughest regulatory categories in tech. Its monthly user threshold puts the chatbot in the same row with tech giants like Amazon and TikTok when it comes to their operations in Europe. 

Hong Kong Regulators Pick 36 AI Use Cases to Test: Visa, Ant Bank Involved
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Hong Kong Regulators Pick 36 AI Use Cases to Test: Visa, Ant Bank Involved

Hong Kong financial regulators enhance their practical artificial intelligence with select 36 use cases for the first cohort of the GenAI Sandbox++. Projects to test span across agent-initiated commerce, payments, customer onboarding and liquidity management.

What Should Riders Know Before Filing a Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim?
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What Should Riders Know Before Filing a Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim?

A motorcycle crash can leave behind more questions than damaged parts. Riders may face medical bills, missed work, repair costs, and an insurance process that feels hard to follow. The claim itself can depend on details that are easy to overlook, including road conditions, witness accounts, protective gear, and the actions of other drivers.