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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. 9h ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, September 15

    This evening on Less than 1: new wildfire smoke standards could reshape insurance litigation, the death penalty persists in California despite the Reiner decision, and groups sue to block a 22-story Marina housing project above a storied Safeway. Also: traffic fatalities in LA are outpacing 2025 as advocates demand action, and the U.S. Senate fails to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill. Stories mentioned in this episode: New wildfire smoke standards could reshape insurance litigation https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394449-new-wildfire-smoke-standards-could-reshape-insurance-litigation Death penalty persists in California despite Reiner decision https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394446-death-penalty-persists-in-california-despite-reiner-decision Groups sue to block 22-story Marina housing project above storied Safeway https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394448-groups-sue-to-block-22-story-marina-housing-project-above-storied-safeway (LAist) Traffic fatalities in LA are outpacing 2025. Advocates are demanding action https://laist.com/news/transportation/traffic-fatalities-violence-los-angeles-karen-bass (Reuters) US Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-vote-advancing-landmark-crypto-bill-2026-09-15/

    Less than 1: PM Edition, September 15

  2. 15h ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 15

    This morning on Less than 1: Governor Newsom signs a law excusing jurors over 80 from service without documentation, a judge considers reinstating dismissed plaintiffs in the Carson odor litigation, and a Kings County judge is charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in a cyclist's death. Also: John Eastman asks the U.S. Supreme Court to undo his disbarment over efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss. Stories mentioned in this episode: Kings County judge charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in cyclist's death https://dailyjournal.com/articles/394427-kings-county-judge-charged-with-misdemeanor-vehicular-manslaughter-in-cyclist-s-death (Reuters) John Eastman asks US Supreme Court to undo disbarment over Trump election efforts https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/john-eastman-asks-us-supreme-court-undo-disbarment-over-trump-election-efforts-2026-09-14/

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 15

  3. 1d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 14

    This evening on Less than 1: opioid plaintiffs seek discovery into McKinsey's work for Johnson & Johnson, high-speed rail legal fights shift as construction advances, and the Santa Maria courthouse bomber pleads guilty to his 2024 attack. Also: L.A.'s City Council backs fast-food worker scheduling protections, immigrants' lawyers say the U.S. is redacting documents proving legal status, and law firm Morgan & Morgan touts a $1 billion AI investment. Stories mentioned in this episode: Opioid plaintiffs seek discovery into McKinsey's work for Johnson & Johnson https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394416-opioid-plaintiffs-seek-discovery-into-mckinsey-s-work-for-johnson-johnson High-speed rail legal fights shift as construction advances https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394418-high-speed-rail-legal-fights-shift-as-construction-advances Santa Maria courthouse bomber pleads guilty to 2024 attack https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394414-santa-maria-courthouse-bomber-pleads-guilty-to-2024-attack (LA Times) Council backs L.A. fast-food worker scheduling protections as businesses complain of tight margins https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/la-council-backs-fast-food-worker-scheduling-protections-over-industry-objections (NYT) Immigrants' lawyers say U.S. is redacting documents proving legal status https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/politics/immigrants-foia.html (Reuters) Law firm Morgan & Morgan touts $1 billion AI investment, plans to sell platform to other firms https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/us-personal-injury-law-firm-morgan-morgan-touts-1-billion-ai-investment-plans-2026-09-14/

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 14

  4. 1d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 14

    This morning on Less than 1: the 9th Circuit revives insurers' claims against Hyundai and Kia over vehicle thefts, and a judge hears Triumph Foods' reconsideration bid in its Prop. 12 preemption challenge. Also: a look at whether a "Teach for America" model can save public defense, Paramount's threatened California exit could devastate the LA economy, and states and cities challenge DHS' new "public charge" guidelines. Stories mentioned in this episode: 9th Circuit revives insurers' claims against Hyundai, Kia over vehicle thefts https://dailyjournal.com/articles/394394-9th-circuit-revives-insurers-claims-against-hyundai-kia-over-vehicle-thefts (The New York Times) Can a 'Teach for America' Model Save Public Defense? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/headway/can-a-teach-for-america-model-save-public-defense.html (Variety) Paramount leaving California will devastate Los Angeles economy https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-leaving-california-los-angeles-economy-job-loss-1236860125/ (Bloomberg Law) States, Cities Challenge DHS' New 'Public Charge' Guidelines https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/states-challenge-new-public-charge-immigration-guidelines

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 14

  5. 4d ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, September 11

    This evening on Less than 1: the 9th Circuit won't reconsider a landmark veterans housing ruling, a panel reverses the disqualification of a county attorney who concealed his outside practice, and investors seek terminating sanctions in a $35 million Patten University fraud suit. Also: an Afghan woman is deported in the first use of an obscure terrorism court. Stories mentioned in this episode: 9th Circuit won't reconsider landmark veterans housing ruling https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394376-9th-circuit-won-t-reconsider-landmark-veterans-housing-ruling Panel reverses disqualification of county attorney who concealed outside practice https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394374-panel-reverses-disqualification-of-county-attorney-who-concealed-outside-practice Investors seek terminating sanctions in $35M Patten University fraud suit https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394381-investors-seek-terminating-sanctions-in-35m-patten-university-fraud-suit (NYT) Afghan woman deported in first use of obscure terrorism court https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/us/afghan-woman-deported-terrorism-court.html

    Less than 1: PM Edition, September 11

  6. 4d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 11

    This morning on Less than 1: producers seek discovery from Rebel Wilson in a defamation suit, and a hearing proceeds on an antisemitism writ of mandate against Oakland Unified. Also: election officials ban certain public workers from trading on prediction markets ahead of the midterms, and a new survey finds 41% of lawyers say the profession is detrimental to their mental health. Stories mentioned in this episode: (CNBC) Election officials ban certain public workers from trading on prediction markets ahead of midterms https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/election-officials-ban-employees-from-prediction-markets.html (Reuters) Legal profession is 'detrimental' to mental health, say 41% of lawyers https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/legal-profession-is-detrimental-mental-health-say-41-lawyers-2026-09-10/

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 11

  7. 5d ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, September 10

    This evening on Less than 1: Newsom signs child online safety laws amid warnings of legal challenges, the DOJ says Berkeley Law discriminated by race in admissions, a revival law opens a path for a decades-old Cesar Chavez assault claim, and Lucas Museum delays spur a contractor's $1.9 million cost claim. Also: an explainer on whether Trump's proposed $5,000 "dividend" is legal and how it would work. Stories mentioned in this episode: Newsom signs child online safety laws amid warnings of legal challenges https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394346-newsom-signs-child-online-safety-laws-amid-warnings-of-legal-challenges DOJ says Berkeley Law discriminated by race in admissions https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394345-doj-says-berkeley-law-discriminated-by-race-in-admissions Revival law opens path for decades-old Cesar Chavez assault claim https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394342-revival-law-opens-path-for-decades-old-cesar-chavez-assault-claim Lucas Museum delays spur contractor's $1.9M cost claim https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394347-lucas-museum-delays-spur-contractor-s-1-9m-cost-claim (Reuters) Explainer: Is Trump's $5,000 'dividend' legal and how would it work? https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/is-trumps-5000-dividend-legal-how-would-it-work-2026-09-10/

    Less than 1: PM Edition, September 10

  8. 5d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 10

    This morning on Less than 1: the 9th Circuit asks the California Supreme Court to resolve Prop. 103 insurer rate questions in a USAA case, local governments scramble to support beleaguered prosecutors' offices, and the 2nd District backs a state civil rights probe of SpaceX. Also: federal judges' interns may accept recruiting stipends from law firms, and a DHS proposal would eliminate the H-1B post-layoff grace period. Stories mentioned in this episode: 2nd District backs California civil rights probe of SpaceX https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394328-2nd-district-backs-california-civil-rights-probe-of-spacex (Reuters) US judges' interns may accept money from law firms recruiting them, ethics panel says https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-judges-interns-may-accept-money-law-firms-recruiting-them-ethics-panel-says-2026-09-09/ (Bloomberg Law) H-1B Worker Grace Period After Layoff Nixed in DHS Proposal https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/h-1b-workers-grace-period-after-layoff-nixed-in-dhs-proposal

    Less than 1: AM Edition, September 10
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