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PA Senate Sends Autonomous Vehicle Bill to Governor

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed HB 2398, an autonomous vehicle (AV) bill allowing for the testing and full commercial deployment of safe AVs on roads in the Keystone State.  “This is big news for anyone who wants to see safer streets in Pennsylvania,” said Chamber of Progress CEO Adam Kovacevich. “AVs eliminate human error… Continue reading PA Senate Sends Autonomous Vehicle Bill to Governor

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NY AG Proposes Unnecessary Changes to Section 230

On Tuesday, New York Attorney General Leticia James called for new legislation to combat extreme content online, including changes to Section 230 and penalties for individuals who repost content created by the perpetrator of a homicide. James’ proposal follows a review by the attorney general’s office of how a shooter in Buffalo this year used… Continue reading NY AG Proposes Unnecessary Changes to Section 230

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Meta Moves to Dismiss Within Complaint

On Thursday, Meta filed a motion to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s revised lawsuit against its Within VR deal. The FTC filed the case in June, arguing that Meta’s purchase of Within both caused horizontal harm in a highly-concentrated VR fitness app market, and that the purchase caused harm to “perceived potential competition.” Last week,… Continue reading Meta Moves to Dismiss Within Complaint

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New Labor Rule Targets Independent Contractors

On Tuesday, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its new rule on employee and independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. While DOL’s rule avoids use of the so-called “ABC test,” the new labor standard could impact the current status of gig workers as independent contractors, threatening their flexibility. “Forcing gig workers who… Continue reading New Labor Rule Targets Independent Contractors

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