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Lyft raises $1b in round led by Alphabet, valuation climbs to $11b
Alphabet was a major Uber backer, but the two have clashed in court over autonomous vehicle technology this year.
How Uber, now facing five criminal probes at home, undermined laws globally
U.S. officials are looking into possible bribes, illicit software, questionable pricing schemes and theft of a competitor’s IP.
Uber will proceed with SoftBank deal, limit Kalanick’s power
The 11-person board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve sweeping changes to the company’s power structure
Uber board is said to consider votes to cut former CEO Kalanick’s power
Uber's board will also discuss whether to proceed with a $10 billion stock sale to SoftBank.
SoftBank agrees to block Kalanick’s return to power at Uber if deal goes through
VC firm Benchmark has sought a guarantee in writing from SoftBank.
Uber reviewing Asia dealings amid US criminal probe
It has notified U.S. officials about payments made by staff in Indonesia.
Alphabet is said to consider Lyft investment of about $1b
Alphabet is also an Uber shareholder through its GV venture capital arm.
Uber’s chief legal officer Salle Yoo said to be leaving the company
Yoo has been in charge of Uber’s legal efforts for about five years.
Uber’s Kalanick prevails in having Benchmark suit arbitrated
A single arbitrator -- not yet appointed -- will determine whether Kalanick remains on Uber’s board, and will do so after reviewing evidence
