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The California Supreme Court recently upheld a California law that classifies drivers for app-based transportation companies, such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash, as independent contractors and not employees, provided the company...more
In two back-to-back announcements, California and the FTC reemphasized their enforcement efforts related to the sale of personal information....more
In a recent alert, we reported that California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement with DoorDash over allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California...more
In the second settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement over allegations that DoorDash sold consumers' personal information in a manner that...more
On February 21st, the California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement with DoorDash for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)...more
A California Court of Appeals recently addressed challenges to Proposition 22, the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, and concluded that it will largely remain in effect, at least for now. Background: Whether...more
Constant connectivity through smartphones has ushered in a new way for small businesses to connect with potential customers and gig workers looking for flexible employment. The emergence of companies like Uber, GrubHub,...more
On September 1, 2021, the California State Assembly joined the California State Senate in passing Assembly Bill 286, which will regulate food delivery platforms throughout the state. The bill passed with bipartisan support in...more
Uber, Lyft, and other app-based transportation companies suffered a blow on August 20, 2021, when Alameda Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch ruled that California’s Proposition 22 violates the state’s constitution and is...more
In this client alert, I discuss two lawsuits that were recently filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General (“D.C. AG”) against food delivery company DoorDash and grocery delivery service Instacart. In particular, I...more
On November 3, 2020, nearly 60% of California voters approved a ballot measure to create a carve-out from the state’s expansive independent contractor law, AB 5, for drivers on technology platforms such as Lyft, Uber,...more