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The Nevada Supreme Court has unanimously blocked a proposed ballot initiative backed by Uber that sought to cap attorney contingency fees at 20% of the amount recovered by clients in civil lawsuits. The court ruled in favor of a group of trial lawyers who argued that the initiative's description was misleading and confusing. Uber had claimed that capping attorney fees would reduce costs for passengers, while opponents contended that it would hinder the ability of injured parties to pursue legal action. The ruling effectively halts Uber's efforts to implement this measure in Nevada.
Nevada's highest court rejected efforts by ride-hailing giant Uber to cap the contingency fees lawyers can earn in civil lawsuits to 20% of the amount their clients recover. Read more in The Daily Docket. Subscribe: https://t.co/mS3BiHgLww https://t.co/R926UTrVuT
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Uber-backed ballot petition capping attorney fees blocked by Nevada Supreme Court The court found the initiative's summary was confusing. via @tabitha_mueller https://t.co/3eAI4jLYXH @TheNVIndy
