by Data Age | Oct 15, 2014 | Business, Industry, Laws, News
The NPA has learned that SunTrust Banks, Inc. has announced it will terminate all accounts held by pawnbrokers. SunTrust also announced its decision to terminate accounts for payday lenders and check-cashers, but will maintain their account relationships with federal...
by Data Age | Oct 1, 2014 | Business, Business News, Firearms, Industry, Laws, News
National Rifle Association President James W. Porter II wrote a great column that outlines the DOJ’s “Operation Choke Point” program. He includes some samples of letters banks have sent to some retailers who are targets of this program. This is a...
by Data Age | Sep 29, 2014 | Business, Business News, Laws, News
It looks as if Operation Choke Point isn’t going away anytime soon. Tobacco dealers seem to be the most recent target by the U.S. Justice Departments program to choke off the bank accounts of businesses it deems “high risk”. It also appears the...
by Data Age | Sep 29, 2014 | Business, Firearms, Laws
The Square Reader credit card processor has become a valuable small business tool and is in use by hundreds of different businesses. Taxis, contractors, photographers and even trade show exhibitors all enjoy the easy of use and portability Square offers. All you need...
by Data Age | Sep 26, 2014 | Firearms, Laws
Changes to the forms required for firearms purchases asking questions about the buyer’s race and ethnicity have drawn strong reaction from gun dealers, privacy advocates and lawmakers....
by Data Age | Sep 25, 2014 | Firearms, Laws, News
The Daily Beast did a great article on some new “smart gun” technology. This technology prevents guns from being fired by anyone other than the owner. Naturally gun advocates are against this technology and for some pretty good reasons. The article brings...
