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Welcome to Less than 1, a new twice-daily podcast and newsletter from the Daily Journal. All the legal news you need to know, nothing you don't.

  1. 3h ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 19

    This evening on Less than 1: the Palisades Fire defendant pleads not guilty to revised federal charges, Logitech faces a class action after receiving a $61 million tariff refund, a judge upholds a $2.5 million Hyundai trademark verdict, and a judge lets a trademark challenge against Atticus Labs proceed. Also: President Trump names nine new judicial nominees as the November midterms loom. Stories mentioned in this episode: Palisades Fire defendant pleads not guilty to revised federal charges https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393824-palisades-fire-defendant-pleads-not-guilty-to-revised-federal-charges Logitech faces class action after receiving $61M tariff refund https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393820-logitech-faces-class-action-after-receiving-61m-tariff-refund Judge upholds $2.5M Hyundai trademark verdict, grants permanent injunction https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393815-judge-upholds-2-5m-hyundai-trademark-verdict-grants-permanent-injunction Judge lets Atticus trademark challenge proceed https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393803-judge-lets-atticus-trademark-challenge-proceed (Reuters) Trump names nine new judicial nominees as November midterms loom https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-names-nine-new-judicial-nominees-november-midterms-loom-2026-08-19/

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 19

  2. 9h ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 19

    This morning on Less than 1: the Senate amends a litigation financing bill with new protections for lawyers and clients, a judge denies Meta and YouTube's summary judgment bids in a second social media addiction bellwether pool, and the 9th Circuit lets a former biotech CFO pursue harassment claims in court despite prior arbitration. Also: The New York Times examines how Wall Street profits from personal injury lawsuit funding, and the LA district attorney reduces charges against an LAPD officer in a secret recording case, citing whistleblower concerns. Stories mentioned in this episode: (The New York Times) How Wall St. profits when personal injury lawsuits pay out https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/personal-injury-lawsuits-funding.html (LAist) DA reduces charges in LAPD cop recording case, citing concerns over potential whistleblowers https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/da-reduces-charges-in-lapd-cop-recording-case-citing-concerns-over-potential-whistleblowers

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 19

  3. 1d ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 18

    This evening on Less than 1: a special master and monitor are appointed in the Flores immigration litigation, a 9th Circuit ruling casts new doubt on Essayli's authority, and Meta and states clash over what is on trial in the youth addiction case. Also: Los Angeles erases anti-camping zones in part of one council district, and CNN is sued for defamation by Azerbaijan over its Iran war reporting. Stories mentioned in this episode: Special master, monitor appointed in Flores immigration litigation https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393792-special-master-monitor-appointed-in-flores-immigration-litigation 9th Circuit ruling casts new doubt on Essayli's authority https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393791-9th-circuit-ruling-casts-new-doubt-on-essayli-s-authority Meta, states clash over what is on trial in youth addiction case https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393790-meta-states-clash-over-what-is-on-trial-in-youth-addiction-case (LAist) Anti-camping zones erased https://laist.com/brief/news/housing-homelessness/la-city-council-canceling-homelessness-anti-camping-rules-district-13-neighborhoods (Bloomberg Law) CNN sued for defamation by Azerbaijan over Iran war reporting https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/cnn-sued-for-defamation-by-azerbaijan-over-iran-war-reporting

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 18

  4. 1d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 18

    This morning on Less than 1: opening arguments get underway in the states' youth social media addiction suit against Meta, a magistrate judge hears discovery disputes in a closely watched immigration enforcement case, and a judge vacates an arbitration award over an arbitrator's undisclosed law firm event appearance. Also: ABC sues the FCC over an alleged retaliatory campaign, and Trump's financial regulators move to set crypto policy as legislation stalls in Congress. Stories mentioned in this episode: (The Verge) ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr's campaign of threats https://www.theverge.com/streaming/981392/abc-fcc-broadcast-license-lawsuit (Reuters) Trump agencies to set crypto policy as bill stalls, limiting industry's gains https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-agencies-set-crypto-policy-bill-stalls-limiting-industrys-gains-2026-08-18/

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 18

  5. 2d ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 17

    This evening on Less than 1: Meta and states clash over Section 230 before the youth addiction trial, an Apple investor sues the board over alleged AI piracy and stock buybacks, and Edison plans a bid to delay the first Eaton Fire bellwether trial. Also: Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover the costs of its merger delay, and state prosecutors say an LA fiduciary stole millions from seniors while courts missed warning signs. Stories mentioned in this episode: Meta, states clash over Section 230 before youth addiction trial https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393759-meta-states-clash-over-section-230-before-youth-addiction-trial Apple investor sues board over alleged AI piracy, stock buybacks https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393758-apple-investor-sues-board-over-alleged-ai-piracy-stock-buybacks Edison plans bid to delay first Eaton Fire bellwether trial https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393754-edison-plans-bid-to-delay-first-eaton-fire-bellwether-trial (CNBC) Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/paramount-bond-merger-delay-costs.html (LAist/CalMatters) State prosecutors say an LA fiduciary stole millions from seniors. But courts missed warning signs https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/state-prosecutors-say-an-la-fiduciary-stole-millions-from-seniors-but-courts-missed-warning-signs

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 17

  6. 2d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 17

    This morning on Less than 1: a hearing takes place on Google's arbitration bid in a San Francisco ad-monopoly class action, California's talc litigation could shrink under a proposed $5.5 billion nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson, and a federal judge hears Midjourney's bid to overturn a discovery ruling in studio copyright suits. Also: the U.S. Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case, and Amazon reinstates binding arbitration for its customers. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case https://www.reuters.com/world/us-supreme-court-again-rebuffs-trump-5-million-e-jean-carroll-case-2026-08-17/ (Reuters) Amazon reinstates binding arbitration, bars class-action lawsuits https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/amazon-reinstates-binding-arbitration-bars-class-action-lawsuits-2026-08-14/

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 17

  7. 5d ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 14

    This evening on Less than 1: Meta faces a major test in the states' social media addiction trial, O'Melveny helps five schools settle Mountain West-Pac-12 litigation, and Intuitive Surgical's rival wins a new trial on monopoly claims. Also: officials seek guarantees for LA businesses ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Luigi Mangione admits killing an insurance CEO and pleads guilty in federal case, and regulators and banks step up scrutiny of prediction markets. Stories mentioned in this episode: Meta faces major test in states' social media addiction trial https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393681-meta-faces-major-test-in-states-social-media-addiction-trial O'Melveny helps 5 schools settle Mountain West-Pac-12 litigation https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393683-o-melveny-helps-5-schools-settle-mountain-west-pac-12-litigation Intuitive Surgical rival wins new trial on monopoly claims https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393679-intuitive-surgical-rival-wins-new-trial-on-monopoly-claims (LAist) Officials seek guarantees for LA businesses https://laist.com/brief/news/politics/la-city-council-president-seeks-guarantee-that-la-businesses-will-get-a-piece-of-the-olympics-pie (Reuters) Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, pleads guilty in federal case https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/luigi-mangione-accused-insurance-ceo-killer-due-court-amid-plea-deal-reports-2026-08-14/ (CNBC) Regulators and banks step up scrutiny of prediction markets https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/14/prediction-markets-scrutiny-mounts-from-regulators-and-banks.html

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 14

  8. 5d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 14

    This morning on Less than 1: PG&E agrees to pay the state $21 million over the 2022 Mosquito Fire, lawmakers narrow mediator disclosure rules as an ADA reform bill dies for the year, and we remember civil rights lawyer and bar leader Drucilla "Dru" Stender Ramey, 1946-2026. Also: Flock Safety adds new oversight measures after cases of police misuse, and the Senate passes a bill establishing rules for cash rounding. Stories mentioned in this episode: PG&E to pay state $21M for 2022 Mosquito Fire https://dailyjournal.com/articles/393655-pg-e-to-pay-state-21m-for-2022-mosquito-fire Legislature narrows mediator disclosure rules, ADA reform bill dies for the year https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393662-mediators-win-narrower-disclosure-rules-indigent-defense-bill-advances Drucilla "Dru" Stender Ramey, 1946-2026 https://dailyjournal.com/articles/393663-drucilla-ramey-1946-2026 (NBC News) Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuse https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/flock-safety-police-abuse-oversight-data-retention-rcna592217 (Payments Dive) Senate passes cash-rounding bill https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/senate-passes-cash-rounding-bill/827514

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 14
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Welcome to Less than 1, a new twice-daily podcast and newsletter from the Daily Journal. All the legal news you need to know, nothing you don't.

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