https://www.cnet.com/news/uber-will-no-longer-silence-victims-of-sexual-assault-with-arbitration-confidentiality-agreements/ >Uber on Tuesday announced a major shift in the way it handles sexual assault and harassment cases, which will put an end to the company's culture of silencing victims. >Starting immediately, customers with assault claims against Uber drivers will no longer be forced to pursue their cases through arbitration. If they wish they will now be able to have their cases heard in open court and they will no longer be forced to sign nondisclosure agreements.