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Amazon is reinstating a clause in its user agreement that aims to block shoppers from filing class action lawsuits.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...

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