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Uber
Uber to Pull Out of Macau in September
The company will pull out of the gambling hub of Macau on Sept. 9, less than 10 months after it launched there.
Unions
U.S. Judge Dismisses Challenge to Seattle's Uber, Lyft Union Law
Seattle last year became the first U.S. city to pass a law giving drivers for ride-hailing apps, as well as taxi and for-hire drivers, the right to collectively negotiate on pay and working conditions.
Pokémon
Thailand Plans No-Go Zones for Pokémon Go
The country will make places such as the Royal Palace grounds, Buddhist temples and hospitals off limits to players of the mobile game.
Pokémon
Iran Is First Country to Ban Pokémon Go
Though the country has officially banned Pokémon Go, we wonder what will happen if eager gamers find some way to grab the installation file anyway.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business Against a Legal Fallout
You need to learn enough about the law to know when you need a lawyer.
Uber
Seattle Judge Hears Challenge to Uber, Lyft Union Law
Seattle last year became the first U.S. city to pass a law giving drivers for ride-hailing apps, as well as taxi and for-hire drivers, the right to collectively negotiate on pay and working conditions.
Theranos
Theranos CEO Holmes Barred From Operating Lab for 2 Years
"While we are disappointed by CMS' decision, we take these matters very seriously and are committed to fully resolving all outstanding issues," Holmes said in a statement.
Apps
This Robot Lawyer Could Help You Get Out of a Parking Ticket
DoNotPay, developed by a London-born teenager, has a success rate of 64 percent.
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Microsoft Partners With a Legal Weed Startup
By teaming with startup "Kind" on plant tracking apps, it's breaking a corporate no-no.
Uber
Uber to Pay $7.5 Million to Settle Driver Lawsuit Over Background Checks
The case in San Francisco federal court involved allegations that Uber terminated drivers from its platform after obtaining their consumer background reports without authorization.
WhatsApp
Brazil Lawmakers Propose Bill to Shield WhatsApp
The legislation will now have to pass through several other congressional committees before being put to vote in the floor of the lower and upper house.
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5 Common Legal Mistakes That Can Trip-Up Your Startup
Spare yourself unnecessary grief and avoid these legal mistakes.
Laws
Big Business Leaders Urge Repeal of Mississippi Law Opposed by LGBT Community
'The business community, by and large, has consistently communicated to lawmakers at every level that such laws are bad for our employees and bad for business.'
Legislation
Deeply Divided White House Will Not Support Encryption Legislation
The political debate over the limits of encryption rages on.