The ruling that an Uber driver was entitled to the benefits of employment carries important implications for financial and human capital.
At least two executives have turned down the finance chief post at Uber.
Icahn bets on ride-sharing startup, saying it's a "tremendous bargain" compared to Uber.
The fund manager sold investors on pre-IPO shares of Twitter and Uber, but couldn't deliver the promised shares and profits.
The average cost of a ride using the suddenly popular service is higher than for traditional taxis.
The mobile car-booking company, which now has 160,000 drivers, added to its war chest this week with $1.6 billion in convertible debt.
The rising use of independent contractors could cause more companies to become entangled in costly lawsuits.
