Ben Hancock

Ben Hancock is the Data Editor for ALM Media and Law.com. He is based in San Francisco.

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March 07, 2017 | The Recorder

Plaintiffs Lawyers Feud Over New Uber Settlement

A $7.75 million deal that would resolve California PAGA claims against Uber is being blasted by Shannon Liss-Riordan and other plaintiffs lawyers who have a lot to lose if it's approved.

By Ben Hancock

19 minute read

March 07, 2017 | The Recorder

Amazon, Avoiding First Amendment Clash, Drops Objections to Echo Warrant

The company said it would turn over recordings from the device in an Arkansas murder case because the defendant consented to their release.

By Ben Hancock

5 minute read

March 01, 2017 | The Recorder

What's Next From the Calif. Supreme Court: A Data Junkie's Take

Kirk Jenkins, head of Sedgwick's appellate task force, is using data to forecast outcomes in the California Supreme Court. We put him to the test.

By Ben Hancock

11 minute read

February 28, 2017 | Legaltech News

Fighting Echo Warrant, Amazon Has Scant Law to Draw On

The tug of war between Amazon and law enforcement is seen by many as the next battleground over digital privacy.

By Ben Hancock

16 minute read

February 27, 2017 | The Recorder

Fighting Echo Warrant, Amazon Has Scant Law to Draw On

The showdown over access to data recorded by the Amazon "smart" device is pushing the limits of traditional First Amendment and Fourth Amendment principles.

By Ben Hancock

16 minute read

February 27, 2017 | National Law Journal

Rebuffing Trump, Ninth Circuit Moves Forward With Travel Ban Appeal

The administration, which has indicated it plans to revise the executive order banning entry to citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations, has until March 10 to submit its opening brief in the pending appeal.

By Ben Hancock

4 minute read

February 24, 2017 | Litigation Daily

Does Virtual Reality Belong in the Courtroom?

It would certainly help jurors to pay attention, or at least not fall asleep. But would virtual reality re-creations really get a jury closer to the truth?

By Ben Hancock

11 minute read

February 23, 2017 | The Recorder

Partners Give High Marks to Litigation Funding, But Ethics Fears Persist

Litigation funding is making inroads with Big Law firms and clients in the energy, technology and automobile sectors, but ethics concerns continue to pose a hurdle to greater adoption of third-party financing arrangements, according to new survey results.

By Ben Hancock

7 minute read