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Re:Uber faces criminal probe over software used to evade aut... by sharemywin on Friday May 05, 2017 @09:03AM (#14273079)
Probably Billions but they'll get a settlement to be the only company to operate nationally with immunity.

Except Google pays way too much in lobbying for that.

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Re:Uber faces criminal probe over software used to evade aut... by gotothedoctor on Friday May 05, 2017 @02:48PM (#14275863)
No court has the power to grant Uber or any company the ability to operate nationally, let alone with immunity.

There are many overlapping laws, in cities, states & counties. Uber is subject to all the relevant laws in any area it operates--but, eg, Portland's laws only matter in Portland, Austin's in Austin, etc. So, for example, Uber chose to leave Austin because Austin passed laws that Uber already obeys in NY, but did not wish to in Texas.

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