--A federal judge in Los Angeles denied a request by Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) and Postmates Inc. to stop California's new gig-economy law, Reuters reported Monday.

--The judge didn't rule on the merits of the lawsuit, Reuters reported.

--The law, intended to classify some independent contractors as employees, took effect Jan. 1. According to the Reuters report, no enforcement action has been taken so far.

Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-uber-lawsuit-california/judge-denies-ubers-postmates-request-to-halt-california-gig-worker-law-idUSKBN2042KR

 

Write to Josh Beckerman at josh.beckerman@wsj.com

 

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