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Washington State AG Sues Debt Buyers for Operating Without a License

CFPB Monitor

On September 21, 2018, the Attorney General for the State of Washington filed a lawsuit (see complaint ) against several companies engaged in purchasing charged-off consumer debts, for operating as “collection agencies” without a license, in violation of the Washington Collection Agency Act (WCAA).

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Today In Retail: Bed Bath & Beyond Completes Sales Of Cost Plus World Market; Starbucks To Help Out Washington State With Vaccine Distribution

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In today’s top retail news, Bed Bath & Beyond said it has finished its sale of Cost Plus World Market (CPWM) to a private equity firm, while Starbucks will help Washington state with the distribution of coronavirus vaccines. Starbucks To Assist Washington State With COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

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Convenience chain Jacksons Food Stores adds bitcoin ATMs

Payments Dive

The Bitcoin Depot ATMs will be installed in every state where the convenience chain operates — Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, California, Washington and Arizona.

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Careem Concludes Operations In Sudan

PYMNTS

Less than a year after the ride-hailing company rolled out in Sudan, Careem has concluded its operations in the country, with a planned takeover by Uber on the horizon. The firm started its Sudan operations in September 2018 following the lifting of economic sanctions by the United States in 2017, Reuters reported. ” In a U.S.

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Square Partners With Washington Nationals To Offer In-Seat Concessions

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Payments company Square has partnered with the Washington Nationals and Levy Restaurants to let fans order concession menu items right from their seats, according to reports. Alan Gottlieb, chief operating officer at Lerner Sports Group, said it was important for Nationals fans to get the most out of their ballpark experience.

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Washington Long-Term Care Program – Did You Know We Have One?

TrustBank

The below is a discussion of the new Washington Long-Term Care Program. What Is the Washington Long-Term Care Program? The Washington Long-Term Care Program is the nation's first public state-operated long term care insurance program. All employees employed in Washington will be required to pay taxes into the Program.

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Restaurant Operator Blames Bankruptcy On Wage Hike

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an eatery operator with 35 restaurants, has filed for bankruptcy and is blaming the misfortune on a recent minimum wage hike in court filings, according to a report by Bloomberg. Restaurant Unlimited’s geographic area is around California, Oregon and Washington. “We Restaurant Unlimited Inc.,