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ArticlesAugust 19, 2020

Understanding COVID-19 Legal Claims Based on Sanitization

The cruise industry has already been targeted with lawsuits based on alleged exposure to the coronavirus. As these claims develop, how might they be used against car rental companies, and can waivers insulate a business from such claims?

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2020

Seattle Mayor Announces Uber, Lyft Minimum Wage Legislation

Preliminary analysis suggests the new wage standard would improve pay for 84% of drivers, the mayor's office said.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2020

Former Google Engineer Sentenced in AV Trade Secrets Trial

Anthony Levandowski will report to prison after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2020

Judge Orders Uber, Lyft to Classify Drivers as Employees

Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman said the companies have violated California labor law by labeling its drivers as contractor workers instead of employees.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2020

California Labor Board Lawsuit Against Uber, Lyft Alleges Wage Theft

The lawsuits stem from Uber and Lyft classifying drivers as independent contractors instead of employees — an alleged violation of state labor laws.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2020

ACRA Supports Senate Liability Proposal

As part of the $1 trillion HEALS Act, the Safe to Work Act creates liability protections from lawsuits related to the coronavirus pandemic. The HEALS Act contains some provisions of note for car rental companies.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2020

Hertz Responds to Car Theft Lawsuit

The plaintiffs are suing Hertz for "maliciously turning potential civil disputes about payment … into criminal theft reports and prosecutions.”

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2020

Credit Card Scammer Arrested over Car Rental Conflict

The man, 39-year-old Marcus Catalin Rosu, a Southern California resident and Romanian citizen, was arrested July 11 at Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2020

Scott Solombrino Out at GBTA

The former CEO of the Global Business Travel Association leaves his post after an investigation into professional work conduct allegations against him.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2020

ACRA Helps Car Rental Companies Navigate Stimulus Packages

Membership in the American Car Rental Association is more crucial than ever to help car rental companies navigate the Stimulus 4.0 or CARES 2.0 packages, airport concessionaire relief, and liability protection.

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