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Ben Hancock

Ben Hancock

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

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May 17, 2016 | Law.com

USC Will Try to Wipe Out Ruling for Male Student Accused of Sex Assault

The university's legal team, led by Gibson Dunn's Theodore Boutrous Jr., argues an appellate decision creates unworkable conflicts with Title IX.

By Ben Hancock

8 minute read

May 16, 2016 | The Recorder

What Supreme Court's 'Spokeo' Ruling Means for Defense Bar

Monday's 6-2 decision on standing was hotly anticipated but may not represent a big win for business.

By Ben Hancock

14 minute read

May 16, 2016 | The Recorder

Lead Plaintiff Spurns Uber Settlement

San Francisco driver Douglas O'Connor has turned to high-profile plaintiffs lawyers to make the case that drivers are being shortchanged.

By Ben Hancock

3 minute read

May 13, 2016 | The Recorder

Alioto's Airline Injunction Bid Fails to Take Off

U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney refused to block airlines from implementing policy that hikes prices for multiple-city tickets.

By Ben Hancock

12 minute read

May 13, 2016 | Law.com

Uber Settlement Blasted by Plaintiffs Lawyers, Drivers

After plantiffs attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan settled a driver class action for $100 million, there are calls for her to step off case.

By Ben Hancock

25 minute read

May 11, 2016 | Law.com

Lyft Strikes Bigger Settlement With Drivers

The company has agreed to pay $27 milion—more than double the $12.25 million deal shot down last month by a federal judge.

By Ben Hancock

7 minute read

May 11, 2016 | The Recorder

Judge Names Lead Counsel in Fitbit Investor Suit

Glancy Prongay & Murray and Pomerantz will be co-lead counsel in a San Francisco securities fraud action against the fitness device maker.

By Ben Hancock

3 minute read

May 10, 2016 | The Recorder

Judge Puts Cork in Klingon Copyright Dispute

In what must come as a letdown for law geeks, Judge Gary Klausner said he won't consider the abstract question of whether a made-up language can be copyrighted.

By Ben Hancock

4 minute read

May 10, 2016 | The Recorder

Uber Hit With New 'Safe Rides' Suit

Company settled 'safe rides' claims from passengers for $28.5 million. Now drivers say they were wrongly charged the fee in some circumstances.

By Ben Hancock

4 minute read

May 09, 2016 | The Recorder

Uber's Exposure Topped $850 Million in Driver Suit

According to estimates made public on Monday, potential damages at trial tower above the $84 million settlement—but only if everything went in the drivers' favor.

By Ben Hancock

2 minute read