California

Lyft And Uber Fund Efforts To Oust CA Lawmaker

Lyft And Uber Fund Efforts To Oust CA Lawmaker
Lyft And Uber Fund Efforts To Oust CA Lawmaker
March 02, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Lyft and Uber are fighting back against a California legislator who voted for AB5, a law that could potentially classify drivers as full-time employees and...

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Gig Worker Law Change Will Head To California Voters In November
Gig Worker Law Change Will Head To California Voters In November
March 01, 2020  |  Gig Economy

A petition by Uber, Lyft and DoorDash to roll back a California law regarding gig economy workers has reached 1 million signatures and will head...

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Judge Lets XRP Lawsuit Proceed Against Ripple
Judge Lets XRP Lawsuit Proceed Against Ripple
February 27, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

A class-action lawsuit that threatened the world’s third-largest virtual currency, XRP, will continue, as it was not thrown out at the request of blockchain payment...

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CarrierHQ Guides CA Trucking Fleets Through Indie Contractor Laws
CarrierHQ Guides CA Trucking Fleets Through Indie Contractor Laws
February 26, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Motor carrier industry software and solutions developer CarrierHQ has announced a mobile-friendly portal that’s now accessible in California, amid the AB5 legislative environment, according to...

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New York To Let T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Go Forward
New York To Let T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Go Forward
February 17, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The merger of cell phone giants T-Mobile and Sprint won’t face a challenge from New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said Sunday (Feb. 16)...

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The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
February 14, 2020  |  Gig Economy

There’s a saying in jurisprudence: Hard cases make bad law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Judge Throws Out Bid By Uber, Postmates To Halt Gig Worker Law
Judge Throws Out Bid By Uber, Postmates To Halt Gig Worker Law
February 11, 2020  |  Regulation

A judge has rejected the request from Uber and Postmates to put a stop to a new California law that would place new restrictions on...

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Uber, Postmates To Meet With CA Judge To Argue Against Gig Worker Law
Uber, Postmates To Meet With CA Judge To Argue Against Gig Worker Law
February 07, 2020  |  Ridesharing

To put a stop to legislation that would transform gig workers from contractors to employees, Uber and Postmates Inc. are scheduled to meet with a federal judge in...

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Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicles Get On-Road Permit For CA
Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicles Get On-Road Permit For CA
February 06, 2020  |  Innovation

Uber may soon be able to put its self-driving vehicles back on California roads after several years, with the issuance of a new permit, according...

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