“This writer” is Michael Reagan, President Reagan’s son. Of his three living children, Michael is the only conservative Republican.
I wouldn't care if Arianna Huffington wrote the piece. It is ill-advised to "wait it out." Vox fired their contractors, the Dem pol who authored this horrible law isn't backing down, the LA Times and other mouthpieces are supportive of AB5, and you can bet the State's lawyers are looking for law-breakers because this is all about tax revenue and control.
Maybe Mr Reagan can wait it out or he has some LLC or Sub-S arrangement to insulate himself. If so, an article covering those fine points would be welcome.