Archer Aviation is seeking $1B in damages from Wisk Aero as legal dispute escalates – TechCrunch

Archer Aviation is seeking $1B in damages from Wisk Aero as legal dispute escalates – TechCrunch

Archer Aviation is demanding US $ 1 billion in damages from Wisk Aero, according to court records on Tuesday, significantly escalating the ongoing legal battle between the two air taxi rivals. Wisk “carried out a knowingly bogus out-of-court smear campaign that projected independent defamatory statements about Archer into the world,” the file said. On this … Read more

Connecticut legalizes recreational marijuana; weed legal in 19 states

Connecticut legalizes recreational marijuana; weed legal in 19 states

Connecticut became the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana use Tuesday when Governor Ned Lamont signed a highly anticipated law aimed at eliminating racial inequalities resulting from the nation’s war on drugs. “We had the chance to learn from others, and I think we got it right here in Connecticut,” said Lamont, referring to multi-year … Read more

Uber loses UK legal challenge – TechCrunch

Uber loses UK legal challenge – TechCrunch

Uber loses a lawsuit over driver classification, we survey mobility investors, and new data suggests a COVID-19 vaccine should be easier to transport. This is your daily crisis for February 19, 2021. The big story: Uber loses the UK legal challenge The UK Supreme Court has reiterated previous rulings that the Uber drivers who brought … Read more