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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. 23h ago

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 11

    This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: As Nvidia’s board meets on CEO Jensen Huang’s future, investors suing the chipmaker face a critical test over their stock losses; California court interpreters plan another strike amid tensions over AI and pay; and an Alameda County jury awards $34.2 million in a Johnson & Johnson talc case. Also: Latham & Watkins sets aside $1 million to reward associates’ AI contributions. Stories mentioned in this episode: NVIDIA investor lawsuit faces critical test over stock losses https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396091-nvidia-investor-lawsuit-faces-critical-test-over-stock-losses Court interpreter strikes expose growing tensions over AI and pay https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396085-court-interpreter-strikes-expose-growing-tensions-over-ai-and-pay Alameda County jury awards $34.2M in Johnson & Johnson talc case https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396089-alameda-county-jury-awards-34-2m-in-johnson-johnson-talc-case (Reuters) Law firm Latham earmarks cash for associates’ AI contributions https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/law-firm-latham-earmarks-cash-associates-ai-contributions-2026-11-11/

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 11

  2. 1d ago

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 11

    This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: a judge denies Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s bid to recover nearly $9.6 million in traffic mitigation fees, a Vacaville woman sues Six Flags over an alleged roller coaster injury at California’s Great America, and Massumi + Consoli expands into Silicon Valley with a former Weil lawyer. Also: Trump taps a Justice Department lawyer to bolster Republican control of the EEOC, and the CFTC investigates whether Kalshi improperly self-certified event contracts. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) Trump taps Justice Department lawyer to bolster Republican control of EEOC https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-taps-justice-department-lawyer-bolster-republican-control-eeoc-2026-11-10/ (CNBC) CFTC investigates if Kalshi improperly self-certified event contracts https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/11/cftc-investigates-if-kalshi-improperly-self-certified-event-contracts.html

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 11

  3. 1d ago

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 10

    This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: The former chief administrative law judge at the Department of Insurance sues Commissioner Ricardo Lara over alleged retaliation; Block’s board agrees to a $150 million settlement over Cash App fraud oversight; the California Supreme Court agrees to decide whether insurers may charge veterans different rates based on rank; and asbestos litigation firms face RICO claims over allegedly fraudulent lawsuits. Also: Senate Republicans rush to advance Trump’s judicial nominees before January, and an appeals court rebukes the Justice Department over its demand for journalists’ LinkedIn data. Stories mentioned in this episode: Former chief insurance judge sues Lara over alleged retaliation https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396053-former-chief-insurance-judge-sues-lara-over-alleged-retaliation Block board agrees to $150M settlement over Cash App fraud oversight https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396056-block-board-agrees-to-150m-settlement-over-cash-app-fraud-oversight California Supreme Court to decide legality of military insurance rate disparities https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396064-california-supreme-court-to-decide-legality-of-military-insurance-rate-disparities Asbestos litigation firms face RICO claims over alleged fraudulent lawsuits https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396055-asbestos-litigation-firms-face-rico-claims-over-alleged-fraudulent-lawsuits (Reuters) Senate Republicans kick off lame-duck dash to advance Trump judge picks https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/senate-republicans-kick-off-lame-duck-dash-advance-trump-judge-picks-2026-11-10/ (The New York Times) Appeals court rebukes Justice Dept. over demand for journalists’ LinkedIn data https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/10/us/politics/doj-linkedin-data-reporters-trump.html

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 10

  4. 2d ago

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 11

    This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: a 9th Circuit dissent warns a SpaceX ruling opens the door to evading arbitration, the Commission on Judicial Performance orders an LA County judge removed, and a former Department of Insurance chief judge sues Commissioner Lara over her firing. Also: the Justice Department accuses Lyft of disability discrimination, and California voters defeat a billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats. Stories mentioned in this episode: 9th Circuit dissent warns SpaceX ruling opens door to evading arbitration https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396039-9th-circuit-dissent-warns-spacex-ruling-opens-door-to-evading-arbitration CJP orders LA County judge removed over biased remarks, misconduct https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396041-cjp-orders-la-county-judge-removed-over-biased-remarks-misconduct (The New York Times) Justice Dept. accuses Lyft of disability discrimination in lawsuit https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/10/us/lyft-disability-lawsuit-doj.html (NPR) California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats https://www.npr.org/2026/11/09/g-s1-151625/california-billionaire-tax-referendum

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 11

  5. 2d ago

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 9

    This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: Investors sue Nvidia over disclosures about CEO Jensen Huang’s reported ties to a suspected Chinese espionage operation; a divided 9th Circuit blocks key provisions of California’s climate disclosure laws while letting emissions reporting proceed; a federal magistrate judge presses the Justice Department to speed release of Adelanto immigration court records; Jones Mayer combines with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont to form a 65-lawyer public-agency firm; and Elvis Presley’s and Eminem’s rights holders sue AI music generator Suno. Also: the Supreme Court allows border wall construction at Big Bend National Park, and Rep. Thomas Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Stories mentioned in this episode: NVIDIA hit with investor lawsuit over CEO’s alleged ties to suspected Chinese spy https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396012-nvidia-hit-with-investor-lawsuit-over-ceo-s-alleged-ties-to-suspected-chinese-spy 9th Circuit blocks key provisions of California climate disclosure laws https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396004-9th-circuit-blocks-key-provisions-of-california-climate-disclosure-laws Judge presses DOJ to speed release of immigration court records https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395996-judge-presses-doj-to-speed-release-of-immigration-court-records Jones Mayer to grow to 65 lawyers with public-agency litigation firm merger https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395997-jones-mayer-to-grow-to-65-lawyers-with-public-agency-litigation-firm-merger Elvis Presley, Eminem rights holders sue AI music generator Suno https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396017-elvis-presley-eminem-rights-holders-sue-ai-music-generator-suno (Reuters) Supreme Court allows Trump border wall at Big Bend National Park in Texas https://www.reuters.com/world/supreme-court-allows-trump-border-wall-big-bend-national-park-texas-2026-11-09/ (CNBC) Hegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/09/pete-hegseth-impeachment-articles-massie.html

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 9

  6. 3d ago

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 9

    This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: San Francisco wins a $151,000 judgment against a Tenderloin market over illegal gambling, a judge certifies a class in a Title IX lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine, and a judge sends an Uber identity-theft tax class action to arbitration. Also: a fourth DOJ official resigns within a week, and a New York Times investigation finds immigrants are being systematically returned home despite court orders. Stories mentioned in this episode: San Francisco wins $151,000 judgment against Tenderloin market over illegal gambling https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395971-san-francisco-wins-151-000-judgment-against-tenderloin-market-over-illegal-gambling Judge certifies class in Title IX lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395972-judge-certifies-class-in-title-ix-lawsuit-against-concordia-university-irvine (The Hill) Fourth DOJ official resigns within the span of a week https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6208177-another-doj-official-resigns-trump-administration/ (The New York Times) Immigrants are being systematically returned home despite court orders https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/09/world/africa/trump-deportations-court-orders-refoulement.html

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 9

  7. 5d ago

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 6

    This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: A Missouri Roundup verdict puts pressure on plaintiffs in San Francisco’s federal litigation; Meta, Google and TikTok sue to block California’s teen social media addiction law; we remember attorney and rabbi Stanley W. Levy, who helped build Public Counsel; and a San Francisco judge questions whether the North Bay fire cases can stay open after dismissal. Also: California prosecutors vow to keep pursuing the death penalty after Newsom’s commutations, and legal sector employment hits a new high. Stories mentioned in this episode: Monsanto’s Missouri victory puts pressure on San Francisco litigants https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395968-monsanto-s-missouri-victory-puts-pressure-on-san-francisco-litigants Meta, Google, TikTok sue to block state’s teen addiction law https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395952-meta-google-tiktok-sue-to-block-state-s-teen-addiction-law Stanley W. Levy 1941 - 2026 https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395948-stanley-w-levy-1941-2026 ‘Take your chances,’ San Francisco judge tells defense attorneys https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395967-take-your-chances-san-francisco-judge-tells-defense-attorneys (The New York Times) Prosecutors vow to keep pursuing death penalty in California https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/california-prosecutors-death-penalty.html (Reuters) US legal sector job growth climbs as broader economy sees gains https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/us-legal-sector-job-growth-climbs-broader-economy-sees-gains-2026-11-06/

    Less than .1: PM Edition, November 6

  8. 6d ago

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 6

    This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: a judge hears a motion for contempt fines over conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, and a jury awards $21.9 million against Republic Services in a fatal garbage truck crash. Also: Kirkland brings on a 40-lawyer Weil team, including its would-be leader, and former clients of an immigration lawyer can get free legal help in LA. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) Law firm Kirkland brings on 40-lawyer Weil team, including would-be leader https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/law-firm-kirkland-brings-40-lawyer-weil-team-including-would-be-leader-2026-11-06/ (LAist) Former clients of immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano Kennedy can get free legal help in LA https://laist.com/news/politics/former-clients-immigration-lawyer-alexandra-lozano-kennedy-free-legal-clinic-loyola-marymount-university-counsel-for-justice

    Less than .1: AM Edition, November 6
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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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