by Data Age | Jun 3, 2014 | Compliance, Gold & Jewelry, Industry, Laws, News
Pawnbroker Josh Lebowich fills out a pawn purchase ticket on Monday at A-Gordon’s Jewelry & Loan in Sioux City. A change to the Sioux City ordinance relating to pawnbrokers and other dealers in precious metals or gems will require businesses to log...
by Data Age | Jun 2, 2014 | Compliance, Industry, Laws, News
SARASOTA COUNTY – Caught up in an organized crime ring, a Sarasota pawn shop owner has surrendered his license. Jim Smith, owner of Jim’s Pawn, 6526 S. Tamiami Trail, surrendered his business license Thursday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office....
by Data Age | Jun 2, 2014 | Firearms, Industry, Laws, News
Over the past four years, the number of Stafford County residents permitted to conduct some type of firearm-related activity has steadily increased, according to data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The number of Stafford residents with...
by Data Age | May 30, 2014 | Compliance, Firearms, Industry, Laws, News
Washington (AFP) – US lawmakers moved to boost funding of the national background check system for firearm sales, a small but symbolic step toward broader gun law reform following recent mass shootings. The measure would provide $19.5 million to help states...
by Data Age | May 29, 2014 | Industry, Laws, Management, News
The coalition of cities standing firm against abuse payday lending practices continues to grow. As important, the courts are backing local regulations to control payday lending. On Friday, an appeals court upheld the authority of Dallas’ landmark rules restricting...
by Data Age | May 29, 2014 | Compliance, Gold & Jewelry, Industry, Laws, News
Greg Holloway and Thomas Brunzelle, co-owners of Naperville Jewelry & Loan say an ordinance update the city is considering that would require pawnbrokers and cash-for-gold stores to record information about jewelry they buy and sell should apply to all stores that...
