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 23, 2016 | The Recorder

Lawyers for Lyft Drivers Set to Defend Settlement

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria has questioned whether $12.25 million deal is in the best interest of drivers.

By Ben Hancock

3 minute read

March 23, 2016 | The Recorder

GrubHub Drivers Hit Speed Bump on Wage Claims

U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Corley cleared a lane for allegations related to expense reimbursement but asked for more details on overtime and minimum wage claims.

By Ben Hancock

4 minute read

March 23, 2016 | The Recorder

GrubHub Drivers Hit Speed Bump on Wage Claims

U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Corley cleared a lane for allegations related to expense reimbursement but asked for more details on overtime and minimum-wage claims.

By Ben Hancock

4 minute read

March 21, 2016 | Law.com

Zynga Settles Securities Class for $23 Million

A lawyer for the plaintiffs said the recovery is on the higher end for such claims.

By Ben Hancock

5 minute read

March 17, 2016 | The Recorder

City's Accidental Release of Documents Doesn't Waive Privilege

Justice Ming Chin held that materials are still protected after they were inadvertently included in a response to a Public Records Act request.

By Ben Hancock

2 minute read

March 16, 2016 | Law.com

Timing Could Be Everything in Madden Football Appeal

Programmer Robin Antonick asked the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday to revive claims that Electronic Arts swiped his code for its popular Madden NFL series.

By Ben Hancock

4 minute read

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