Uber Again Refuses To Play By The Rules

I have already registered my disdain for the gig economy and, especially, Uber. Their modus-operandi is to simply go into an area or region that they think will be profitable, violate the law, and then wait to see how long it takes authorities to try and stop them, fighting every step along the way. Uber and Lyft have been banned in multiple municipalities around the world for their illegal ride-sharing operations. Uber has been reported at trying to dig up dirt about reporters who have not given them favorable press. And now it has been reprimanded by a judge for its investigation into a respected conservationist who sued the company for price-fixing as well as, incredibly, his lawyer. The investigation was specifically designed to find any derogatory information on either the client or his legal counsel that could be used to either intimidate them or prejudice the legal proceedings. Federal District Court Judge Jed Rakoff said, “Litigation is a truth-seeking exercise in which counsel, although acting as zealous advocates for their clients, are required to play by the rules”, adding that, “The court cannot help but be troubled by this whole dismal incident.” But that’s pretty much the point – Uber never plays by the rules.