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Lyft and Uber have changed the landscape of getting from point A to B without a car — at this point, I do a double take when I see taxis lined up. But disruptive practices don’t always work to consumer benefit. For a while now, the legal status of those who work for Lyft and Uber, be they independent contractors or employees, has troubled waters for the companies. Now, the threat of antitrust may lay on the horizon.
that's right. if Uber is not an employer then it is an illegal price fixing conspiracy https://t.co/v5Ak2uQ4jh
— ryan cooper (@ryanlcooper) April 7, 2022
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
For all three of the antitrust lovers among you, I’d recommend you check this out. It is definitely a bit of a read, but the author goes over how the appified gig economy has antitrust consequences at its roots and branches. If there is a time to do it, it is probably about half past now-ish. Biden has been boosting the trust bustin’ effort and recently had a bit of glee at Amazon’s expense.
It’s good he said this regardless of whatever https://t.co/XIk1DmLodR
— Lolo (@LolOverruled) April 6, 2022
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
I’m not sure what the outcome of this will be, but I hope something substantial comes of it. I already feel like the Pepperidge Farms mascot when current prices make me think of the good ol’ times.
The Antitrust Case Against Gig Economy Labor Platforms [LPE Project]
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