We know your business. Legal and regulatory issues in connection with mobility and vehicle use are dynamic, evolving, and challenging. With decades of experience, Polsinelli attorneys have litigated and counseled in connection with virtually every aspect of the mobility and vehicle use business and have a deep knowledge of the mobility and rental car industry. We represent carsharing companies, rental car companies, OEMs, and mobility startups pursuing new and emerging business models for the use of vehicles.

Examples of our experience include:

New Business Models

• We assist clients in emerging areas such as subscription programs, multiple uses of vehicles and various forms of carsharing, van pooling, and technology-enabled business models. 

Vehicle Use Agreement Review and Compliance with Legislation

• We regularly advise clients on rental and vehicle use agreement terms, including necessary amendments based on legislative and legal developments.

Technology, Telematics and Privacy

• Polsinelli regularly advises on telematics data collection and use, privacy laws, and other technology, privacy and data security matters.

Carsharing Programs

• We represent many businesses, including motor vehicle manufacturers in the development of innovative carsharing programs and other mobility models.

Insurance and Regulatory Advice

• We provide advice and assistance to companies in mobility industries relating to insurance programs and risk reduction. 

Employment Advice and Defense

• We advise clients on state and federal employment law compliance (including employee classification matters), assist with personnel policies, and advise on hiring and termination procedures, testing, and background screening of applicants. We have extensive experience defending administrative claims and employment actions.

Defense of Consumer Class Actions

• Polsinelli has defended over 200 class actions in numerous industries, including consumer class actions alleging liability in connection with practices such as the sale of optional insurance, damage waivers, the utilization of fuel gauges for refueling charges, and various sales practices.

Autonomous Vehicle (“AV”) and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)

• We represent clients who are developing or providing AV and AI technology in their businesses.