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Is Uber sincere about changing?Is Uber sincere about changing?
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And what happens now that even more executives — SVP Emil Michael and CEO Travis Kalanick — are out or on leave?

By Eric Johnson
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The Uber India rape victim has filed a lawsuit against the company for accessing her medical filesThe Uber India rape victim has filed a lawsuit against the company for accessing her medical files
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The victim is claiming that Uber invaded her privacy and defamed her.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber faces a fresh probe from U.S. regulators over its privacy practicesUber faces a fresh probe from U.S. regulators over its privacy practices
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It could blossom into another new legal headache for the embattled ride-hailing company.

By Tony Romm
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Uber has been ordered to produce a key document in Alphabet’s lawsuit against the companyUber has been ordered to produce a key document in Alphabet’s lawsuit against the company
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But it’s still not clear whether Alphabet will get the full due diligence report.

By Tess Townsend
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Donald Trump, Uber and the Viet Cong have something in common — they are all asymmetric warriorsDonald Trump, Uber and the Viet Cong have something in common — they are all asymmetric warriors
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They have disrupted traditional industries with strategies and tactics heretofore unknown and unimagined — even unimaginable — by traditional warriors.

By Jeff Berman
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The Uber board member who made a sexist remark during a staff meeting has resignedThe Uber board member who made a sexist remark during a staff meeting has resigned
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David Bonderman of TPG Capital is no longer on Uber’s board.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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This is how Uber plans to change its own company cultureThis is how Uber plans to change its own company culture
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Uber’s chief human resources officer Liane Hornsey sent an email to the staff to address the changes that will be made.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Yes, Uber board member David Bonderman said women talk too much at an all-hands meeting about sexism at UberYes, Uber board member David Bonderman said women talk too much at an all-hands meeting about sexism at Uber
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The apparent joke was directed at director Arianna Huffington. It was not funny.

By Kara Swisher
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Arianna Huffington’s speech to Uber staff: A ‘new Uber’ will emerge from crisisArianna Huffington’s speech to Uber staff: A ‘new Uber’ will emerge from crisis
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The director at the car-hailing company also renamed its infamous War Room to the Peace Room.

By Kara Swisher
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Read the full investigation into Uber’s troubled culture and managementRead the full investigation into Uber’s troubled culture and management
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Uber released the findings of an external investigation to its staff at an all-hands meeting today.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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The investigation into Uber recommends less responsibility for CEO Travis Kalanick and a more independent boardThe investigation into Uber recommends less responsibility for CEO Travis Kalanick and a more independent board
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The Holder report also issued rules on partying and company romances.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence from the companyUber CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence from the company
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It will be for an undetermined amount of time.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s Kalanick still hasn’t decided if he’s going on leave, and it’s causing intense management turmoilUber’s Kalanick still hasn’t decided if he’s going on leave, and it’s causing intense management turmoil
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Only hours before the Holder report is released and an all-hands meeting that paints an ugly picture of the car-hailing company under his leadership, the CEO mulls his own fate.

By Kara Swisher
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Meet the man who is replacing Uber’s second in command: David RichterMeet the man who is replacing Uber’s second in command: David Richter
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The executive is well liked within the company, though he has remained largely under the radar.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber appointed a Nestle executive to be an independent board memberUber appointed a Nestle executive to be an independent board member
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Wan Ling Martello is the first board member to be appointed since David Drummond stepped down last year.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s SVP of business Emil Michael has left the companyUber’s SVP of business Emil Michael has left the company
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Michael, who was negotiating the terms of his departure, sent an email to staff today.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Google is God, Facebook is love and Uber is ‘frat rock,’ says brand strategy expert Scott GallowayGoogle is God, Facebook is love and Uber is ‘frat rock,’ says brand strategy expert Scott Galloway
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On the latest Recode Decode, Galloway also grades Netflix, Snap and the New York Times Company.

By Eric Johnson
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Uber’s board unanimously voted for Holder report recommendations, as the company negotiates an exit with its business headUber’s board unanimously voted for Holder report recommendations, as the company negotiates an exit with its business head
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Uber’s directors met today for seven hours to discuss the findings of an external investigation into the company’s toxic culture.

By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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Who will take over for Uber CEO Travis Kalanick if he takes a leave of absence? Here are some names.Who will take over for Uber CEO Travis Kalanick if he takes a leave of absence? Here are some names.
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The company’s board is in the midst of discussing Kalanick temporarily stepping away from the role.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber SVP of Business Emil Michael is being pressured to resign by the company’s boardUber SVP of Business Emil Michael is being pressured to resign by the company’s board
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Michael, a polarizing figure at the company, may be stepping down as the results of an investigation into the company’s culture are revealed.

By Johana Bhuiyan and Kara Swisher
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How being ‘coin-operated’ at Uber led to a top exec obtaining the medical records of a rape victim in IndiaHow being ‘coin-operated’ at Uber led to a top exec obtaining the medical records of a rape victim in India
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Is this the final straw for CEO Travis Kalanick?

By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s board meets tomorrow to discuss the ‘ugly’ Holder report and possible management changesUber’s board meets tomorrow to discuss the ‘ugly’ Holder report and possible management changes
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Sources said recommendations made from the investigation of the toxic culture of the car-hailing company will be considered by its directors.

By Kara Swisher
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Uber CEO Kalanick advised employees on sex rules for a company celebration in 2013 ‘Miami letter’Uber CEO Kalanick advised employees on sex rules for a company celebration in 2013 ‘Miami letter’
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“Do not have sex with another employee UNLESS ...”

By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber is in advanced talks to acquire engineers from the valet startup LuxeUber is in advanced talks to acquire engineers from the valet startup Luxe
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The deal could also involve some technology.

By Jason Del Rey
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A top Uber executive, who obtained the medical records of a customer who was a rape victim, has been firedA top Uber executive, who obtained the medical records of a customer who was a rape victim, has been fired
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Sources say Eric Alexander carried around confidential information about a woman who was assaulted during a ride in India in 2014.

By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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Perkins Coie’s lawyer on Uber firings: ‘We were very dogged’ in investigating misbehavior and it’s still not overPerkins Coie’s lawyer on Uber firings: ‘We were very dogged’ in investigating misbehavior and it’s still not over
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The law firm was hired to look at individual incidents, while Covington & Burling is prepping a larger report about the troubled culture at the car-hailing giant.

By Kara Swisher
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Apple marketing executive Bozoma Saint John is joining Uber as its chief brand officerApple marketing executive Bozoma Saint John is joining Uber as its chief brand officer
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As Uber comes under fire for its internal practices, Saint John will be charged with telling the company’s story better.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber has fired 20 employees as part of its ongoing investigation into workplace issuesUber has fired 20 employees as part of its ongoing investigation into workplace issues
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Law firm Perkins Coie conducted an investigation into individual claims of sexual harassment and workplace issues at Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber has hired HBS’s Frances Frei as a top leadership and strategy exec to fix its management messUber has hired HBS’s Frances Frei as a top leadership and strategy exec to fix its management mess
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The well-regarded academic, who has focused on gender and diversity problems in the workplace, will also have to deal with results of an internal investigation, which is about to be released.

By Kara Swisher
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s father’s health has improved after a tragic boating accidentUber CEO Travis Kalanick’s father’s health has improved after a tragic boating accident
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Kalanick posted a heartfelt letter on Facebook about his mother, who passed away in the accident.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s head of finance has left the companyUber’s head of finance has left the company
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The company posted a $708 million loss in the first quarter compared with a $991 million loss the previous quarter.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Google CFO Ruth Porat says suing Uber was the only right pathGoogle CFO Ruth Porat says suing Uber was the only right path
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“We never sue,” Porat said. “When we do sue it’s in our view so compelling [that] we don’t have an option but to sue.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber fired the executive at the center of the Alphabet lawsuitUber fired the executive at the center of the Alphabet lawsuit
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The ride-hail company has terminated Anthony Levandowski for not cooperating with the lawsuit.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s New York general manager is leaving to join Tusk VenturesUber’s New York general manager is leaving to join Tusk Ventures
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Josh Mohrer is leaving the company after five years.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Bonnie Kalanick, the mother of Uber’s CEO, has died in a boating accidentBonnie Kalanick, the mother of Uber’s CEO, has died in a boating accident
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Travis Kalanick’s father Donald was seriously injured.

By Kara Swisher
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A Silicon Valley technical women’s group has cut ties with Uber, citing ‘continuing allegations’ about the treatment of female employeesA Silicon Valley technical women’s group has cut ties with Uber, citing ‘continuing allegations’ about the treatment of female employees
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The Anita Borg Institute told the car-hailing company it had to “end our current partner engagement.”

By Kara Swisher
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Full transcript: New York Times reporter Mike Isaac answers Uber questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: New York Times reporter Mike Isaac answers Uber questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Isaac, a former Recode writer, covers the ride-hailing beat at the NYT.

By Recode Staff
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Though demand for UberBlack has dropped, Lyft launched its own luxury service in SF, LA and NYThough demand for UberBlack has dropped, Lyft launched its own luxury service in SF, LA and NY
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Lyft Lux: Your friend with a fancy car.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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The gig economy workforce will double in four yearsThe gig economy workforce will double in four years
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It’s an Uber world.

By Rani Molla
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How Uber’s funding and valuation stack up against competitors like Didi and LyftHow Uber’s funding and valuation stack up against competitors like Didi and Lyft
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Uber far outpaces most of its competitors in valuation, but Didi Chuxing has raised more money.

By Rani Molla and Johana Bhuiyan