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Newsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday limiting medical billing in ride share accident litigation, averting a November showdown between Uber and the state's trial attorneys. The agreement comes as Uber pushes forward with a lawsuit against two prominent L.A. law firms.

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What happened New California law limits medical cost recoveries from ride-hailing crashes, imposes new driver background check rules.
The headline split The left frames it as "Newsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues". The center frames it as "Newsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight".
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Left / center-leftNewsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues

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CenterNewsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Jun 26, 12:31 AM

Newsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday limiting medical billing in ride share accident litigation, averting a November showdown between Uber and the state's trial attorneys. The agre...

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CalMattersNews report · Jun 26, 12:52 AM

Newsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight

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New California law limits medical cost recoveries from ride-hailing crashes, imposes new driver background check rules

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Jun 26, 12:31 AM: Los Angeles Times joined the source map.

Jun 26, 12:52 AM: CalMatters joined the source map.

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