Some Uber Drivers May Be Entitled To Unemployment Benefits

An administrative ruling out of New York state found that, under certain conditions, Uber drivers may be entitled to state unemployment benefits.

The NYS Department of Labor (DOL) ruled that two Uber drivers were eligible for weekly jobless benefits.This represents the first time that a state government determined that drivers for a ride-sharing company are employees.

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What I Learned About International Business Law By Visiting Seoul

I took away a few lessons in law that businesses looking to expand internationally must consider after recently visiting my law firm partner Sean Hayes in his adopted home of Seoul.

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Federal Court Dismisses Claim That Disney Violated H1-B Visa Law

A federal judge dismissed lawsuits brought by two former Walt Disney Parks and Resorts workers claiming that it conspired with outsourcing companies to violate visa laws. According to published reports, the lawsuit claimed that two American IT workers were laid off and forced to train foreign replacements with H1-B temporary visas after Disney and two contractors, Cognizant Technology Solutions and HCL America, allegedly colluded to make false statements when they applied for the temporary visas.

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