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Read MoreAssociations declare game over on video game bans
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a California ban of violent video game sales to children was a victory for two groups that have been fighting similar laws in states throughout the nation. The Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association sued California in 2005 concerning a law that fines retailers up to $1,000 if they sold such games to customers younger than 18. The court sided with the associations in a June 27 decision, finding video games enjoy the same free speech protections as books and movies.
Read MoreAssociations try once again to kick shoe tax to the curb
Groups say with 99 percent of purchased footwear coming from overseas, import duties not needed to protect U.S. businesses Shoe manufacturers, retailers and their associations are once again asking Congress to repeal import duties on shoes made overseas, arguing the law was created to protect an industry that is nearly extinct in the U.S.
Read MoreBanks and retailers say Fed rule wont end swipe fee fight
Federal Reserve allowed debit-card fees nearly twice as large as first proposed, angering retailers but still not satisfying banks The conflict between retailers and banks on debit card swipe fees is not done yet as the Federal Reserves issuance of its final rule on the matter June 29 left unhappiness on both sides.
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