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Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle a California lawsuit over the misclassification of its drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. The settlement covers the period from April 2016 to December 2020, predating the passage of Proposition 22 which solidified drivers' contractor status. This resolves a significant legal chapter for Lyft, though similar cases against other gig companies persist.
California's new law, effective July 1, mandates that streaming ads not exceed the volume of accompanying content. This move, inspired by parent frustrations, aims for a quieter viewing experience and could spur broader industry changes as similar bills arise in other states.
California's proposed amendment, AB 1856, aims to exempt open-source operating systems like Linux from its upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act, addressing significant backlash and practical concerns for decentralized platforms. This pragmatic step is a win for privacy and open-source principles.
