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Cleaning Startup Homejoy Shuts Down, Blames Worker Classification Lawsuits
The multiple worker classification lawsuits filed against the company were the 'deciding factor.'
By Laura Entis
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U.S. Chamber Calls for Long List of Reforms for SEC Enforcement Program
By Reuters
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A Complex Answer to a Simple Question Might Have Just Saved Dell’s Owners Millions
The computer maker won a legal fight that stemmed from the buyout of Dell in 2013 by founder Michael Dell and his private equity partner.
By Reuters
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FTC Exploring Apple Rules for Streaming Music Rivals in App Store
Regulators are said to be looking into claims about whether Apple's treatment of rival streaming music apps is illegal under antitrust law.
By Reuters
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Uber Pushes Back Against California Driver Lawsuit
The case could decide whether Uber's drivers are independent contractors or employees.
By Reuters
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The Lesser Known Strategy to Avoiding Costly Legal Disputes in the Courtroom
With a 'when in doubt – sue' society, this tactic can help avoid expensive legal bills.
By Adam Knight
Tech
Russia Is Warning People About the Dangers of Taking Selfies
Seriously, be careful out there.
By Nina Zipkin
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Starting Your Own Brewery? Here’s Your Legal Primer.
Find out what legal hoops you'll need to jump through before starting a craft brewing business.
By Corie Brown
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Amazon Must Face Trademark Lawsuit Over Search Results
A watchmaker says the online retailer's search results can cause confusion for potential customers.
By Reuters
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Another Peer-to-Peer Startup Just Turned Its Contract Workers Into Employees
California's ruling that an Uber driver must be classified as an employee is rippling across the sharing economy.
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Why More Overtime Could Be Bad for Employees
One study suggests that the worst impact of making more workers eligible for overtime would be not on the companies or their shareholders, but on the workers themselves.
By Anne Fisher
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The Legal Lowdown on Starting a Brewery or Distillery
Find out what legal hoops you'll need to jump through in your state before starting a craft alcoholic beverage business.
By Corie Brown
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Google’s Appeal in Oracle Case
The move means Oracle is allowed to seek licensing fees for the use of its Java programming language.
By Reuters
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Two Uber Execs Reportedly Arrested in Paris
The arrests come just days after heated protests by taxi drivers in the French capital.
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Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal Nationwide, Supreme Court Rules
In a landmark decision, the court said same-sex couples across the U.S. have the right to marry.
By Fred Imbert
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Employee, Not Contractor: What the Uber Ruling Means for the Sharing Economy
When a peer-to-peer startup is forced to classify workers as employees, not contractors, what are the implications? Attorney Jaia Thomas explains.
By Laura Entis
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Google Patent Appeal Over Street View
The tech giant will indeed need to defend claims that its Street View mapping software violates patents held by someone else.
By Reuters
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California Ruling Seen Unlikely to Dent Value of Uber, Other Startups
However, the ruling to classify a San Francisco-based driver as an employee instead of an independent contractor could potentially change how sharing-economy companies operate.
By Reuters
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How to Find, Buy and Turn Around a Fixer-Upper Business
Here's what you need to know if you plan on rehabbing an existing business.
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HP Pays $100 Million to Settle Shareholder Lawsuit Over Autonomy Acquisition
The tech company was accused of making 'false and misleading' statements about Autonomy's value.
By Reuters
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Retail Giant American Apparel Gets Restraining Order Against Its Founder
The company wants nothing to do with Dov Charney anymore.
By Reuters
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Ellen Pao Will Appeal Gender Discrimination Case Against Kleiner
Meanwhile, the venture capital firm is seeking to recover nearly $1 million in litigation costs.
By Reuters
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BlackBerry Settles Patent Dispute With Ryan Seacrest’s Company
The dispute was over the sale of smartphone keyboards of a certain size.
By Reuters
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The Type of Insurance You Need for Your New Business
Learn how to protect yourself from unexpected issues by having the right type of insurance coverage.
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Art or Theft? Famous Artist Sells Instagram Shots for $100,000.
Richard Prince has outraged photographers.
Business Accounting
6 Ways to Protect Your Home in a Lawsuit
Don't let the memories and money you've invested in your home get taken away. Find out how to protect your home from business creditors.
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The Fair Credit Reporting Act Can Be a Trap
If you're an employer performing a background check, be very, very careful.
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Someone Stole Your Design? 3 Ways to Fight Back.
Target makes headlines with the latest copyright infringement fiasco. Here's how to make sure that never happens to you.
By Jaia Thomas