In the latest salvo of the war over credit cards, surcharges and retailers who pay “swipe fees” when consumers deign to use cards rather than pay with cash … here comes the United States Supreme Court.
As reported on Thursday (Sept. 29) by numerous outlets, the highest court in the land has agreed to hear a challenge brought by several merchants contending that a law in New York State that bans surcharges should be considered a violation of free speech.