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Gig Economy Reshapes the Law

As more companies turn to on-demand workers to save money and provide flexibility, changes in labor, privacy and tort law are at the fore. In this Instant Insights, we explore the evolving legalities and how they’re impacting the practice of law.

News

The One Big Problem With Gig Economy Contract Workers

Gabrielle Orum Hernández | March 19, 2018

In the new and steadily growing gig economy, risk of data exposure can potentially be spread far wider: across thousands of contract workers.

Growing Into the Gig Economy: Pending Legal Challenges for the Industry

Jacob Pultman | February 09, 2018

The gig economy is the wave of the future and, like any new and disruptive industry, there will undoubtedly be growing pains. But a smart legal strategy can lay the groundwork for a far more seamless transition into this era.
Expert Opinion

'Lawson v. GrubHub': Good Omen or Temporary Reprieve?

Gina Roccanova | February 21, 2018

A California federal district court may have just provided some breathing room for companies that pay for services from independent contractors.