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Chargebacks & Fraud

Nacha Asks Whether Billers Should Get a Way to Fight False Unauthorized ACH Returns

Nacha's October 8 request for information on first-party fraud asks whether billers should be able to prove a disputed ACH debit was authorized, floats new entry descriptions and indicators, and proposes a recredit clarification for June 18, 2027. Responses are due December 11.

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Nicotine & Vape

North Carolina Vape Directory Moves to Monthly SKU Updates With 30 Days to Clear Delisted Stock

North Carolina's vapor products directory will list every product by SKU, update on the first of each month and flag removals, giving retailers 30 days to sell or return delisted stock before it can be seized. Police and state investigators now run the inspections.

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BigCommerce

BigCommerce Turns On WebMCP Shopping Tools by Default, and the Opt-Out Covers the Whole Storefront

Commerce.com and Cloudflare switched on WebMCP by default for eligible BigCommerce storefronts on October 21. Shopping tools reach browser agents only when Storefront MCP is on, and the opt-out applies to an entire storefront, with no product or category exclusions described.

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Software & Platforms

Software & Platforms

WordPress 7.1.4 Fixes an Upgrade Window Code Execution Bug and Updates Certificates After eMudhra Revocation

WordPress 7.1.4, released October 28 with backports to 4.7, fixes an unauthenticated upgrade-window race that Wordfence says attackers began probing within hours, along with stored XSS bugs and a root certificate update tied to the eMudhra revocation.

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Chargebacks & Fraud

Chargebacks & Fraud

GLP-1 Telehealth Sellers Face Patients Told to Check the Dispensing Pharmacy First

USA Today's October 21 guide sends GLP-1 patients to state pharmacy license lookups, PCAB or CCE accreditation checks, and FDA's compounding actions list. An analysis of what telehealth sellers can disclose about the dispensing pharmacy to build trust and limit disputes.

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Authorize.Net

Authorize.Net

Authorize.Net Is Phasing Out AIM, SIM and DPM and Bars Customer Data in Merchant-Defined Fields

Authorize.Net knowledge article 000001205, updated September 29, 2026, says AIM, SIM, DPM, Relay Response and Silent Post are being phased out and that merchant-defined fields may not carry card numbers or personal data such as names, contact details or dates of birth.

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CBD / Hemp

CBD / Hemp

California SB 378 Gives Online Hemp Marketplaces 36 Hours to Confirm Listing Reports

Since July 1, 2026, California's SB 378 has required online hemp marketplaces, including single-brand stores offering intoxicating hemp, to run a public report mechanism with 36-hour confirmations, 14-day updates, 30-day decisions, and $10,000 per-violation penalties enforceable by any person.

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FDA & Product Rules

FDA & Product Rules

Mississippi Pharmacy Board Says a Certificate of Analysis Does Not Clear Research-Grade Peptides

The Mississippi Board of Pharmacy's October 2026 newsletter says a certificate of analysis alone does not satisfy the state's joint peptide statement, that human-use disclaimers do not prevent enforcement, and that out-of-state telehealth prescribers need a Mississippi license.

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