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May 2, 2021
A “social casino” is an app or website where an individual can play standard casino games online, using real money for more chances to play without the chance to win money or a prize. Recently, social casinos have faced increased scrutiny with seemingly more litigation and attention especially around targeting customers.
Google, Apple, and Facebook have each faced litigation regarding social casinos, particularly as the platforms hosting the games and processing player payments. However, some game developers, such as Zynga, have also faced litigation for their online gambling games. Google was specifically sued for carrying Zynga’s gambling games.
Jury Awards $152M In Trade Secrets Case Derailed By Virus
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Jury Awards $152M In Trade Secret Case Derailed By COVID
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January 31, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on businesses across the country, several companies have thrived during the pandemic in areas such as the gig economy, work from home and e-commerce, entertainment, and social media. Litigation has also increased, in some cases linked to newfound success. The following is a representative sample of strong-performing companies that have experienced increased federal litigation during the pandemic in each of the aforementioned categories, built using Docket Alarm analytics.
Gig Economy
The “gig economy,” according to Investopedia, “is based on flexible, temporary, or freelance jobs, often involving connecting with clients or customers through an online platform.” Examples include Uber and Uber Eats, Lyft, DoorDash, GrubHub, and Postmates. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these companies have faced COVID-19 related litigation, such as cases over driver misclassification and employment benefits. These companies ha