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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. 2d ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 21

    This evening on Less than 1: a Fresno prosecutor recovers after a stabbing near the courthouse, a judge blocks the Trump administration's access to 17 million commercial driver records, and Magic Mountain challenges a settlement over its mediator's prior case. Also: a court slashes the award Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents, TikTok agrees to a $400 million children's privacy settlement, and a California wine region's battle with the government boils over. Stories mentioned in this episode: Fresno prosecutor recovering after stabbing near courthouse https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393885-fresno-prosecutor-recovering-after-stabbing-near-courthouse Judge blocks Trump administration access to 17 million commercial driver records https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393880-judge-blocks-trump-administration-access-to-17-million-commercial-driver-records Magic Mountain challenges X2 settlement over mediator's prior case https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393884-magic-mountain-challenges-x2-settlement-over-mediator-s-prior-case (NYT) Court slashes award Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/politics/alex-jones-sandy-hook.html (Reuters) TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement https://www.reuters.com/world/us-justice-department-tiktok-settle-400-million-childrens-privacy-suit-axios-2026-08-21/ (SF Chronicle) A California wine region's long-simmering battle against the government is bubbling over https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/winery-law-napa-california-22391509.php

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 21

  2. 2d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 21

    This morning on Less than 1: a federal judge rejects California's bid to block a Sable Offshore pipeline restart order, the 9th Circuit dismisses California's ghost-gun regulation challenge on standing grounds, and a judge grants Procore partial summary judgment in an Oracle trade secrets suit. Also: the Trump administration recommends stripping the ABA of law school oversight authority, a former acting U.S. attorney dies in the San Diego federal building, and a graduate student charged after deleting his phone's data during a border search speaks out on privacy. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Politico) Trump administration recommends stripping American Bar Association of law school oversight authority https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/21/trump-administration-recommends-stripping-american-bar-association-of-law-school-oversight-authority-01045391 (The San Diego Union-Tribune) Former acting U.S. attorney dies in downtown San Diego federal building https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/08/20/former-acting-u-s-attorney-dies-in-downtown-san-diego-federal-building/ (The New York Times) U.S. citizen who deleted phone's data says his prosecution puts privacy at risk https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/politics/samuel-tunick-deleted-phone-felony.html

    Less than 1: AM Edition, August 21

  3. 3d ago

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 20

    This evening on Less than 1: legal experts split on the D.A.'s retreat from felony charges against an LAPD officer, the Commission on Judicial Appointments confirms eight Court of Appeal justices across four districts, and a two-lawyer defense team turns plaintiffs' own allegations into a forum victory. Also: a California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after a judge orders life-saving care. Stories mentioned in this episode: Legal experts split on D.A.'s retreat from felony charges against LAPD officer https://dailyjournal.com/articles/393857-legal-experts-split-on-d-a-s-retreat-from-felony-charges-against-lapd-officer Commission confirms 8 Court of Appeal justices in 4 districts https://dailyjournal.com/articles/393843-commission-confirms-8-court-of-appeal-justices-in-4-districts 2-lawyer defense team turns plaintiffs' allegations into forum victory https://dailyjournal.com/articles/393844-2-lawyer-defense-team-turns-plaintiffs-allegations-into-forum-victory (AP) California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care https://apnews.com/article/surrogate-california-texas-heart-defect-birth-surgery-b19db01b62d0d06d28afc173fbc0570d

    Less than 1: PM Edition, August 20

  4. 3d ago

    Less than 1: AM Edition

    This morning on Less than 1: the California State Senate approves bills expanding courtroom media access and closing the "Epstein loophole," Prop. 45 opponents push back on the CEQA reform measure ahead of November, and a judge weighs an attorney-client privilege dispute in the states' Meta social media suit. Also: a new study finds a few expert lawyers dominate Supreme Court arguments, and a federal appeals court rejects the FDA's graphic cigarette warning rule. Stories mentioned in this episode: (The New York Times) A few expert lawyers dominate Supreme Court arguments, a new study finds https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/us/politics/the-docket-supreme-court-lawyers.html (Reuters) US appeals court rejects FDA rule needing 11 graphic warnings on cigarette packets https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-rejects-fda-rule-needing-11-graphic-warnings-cigarette-packets-2026-08-19/

    Less than 1: AM Edition

  5. 4d 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

  6. 4d 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

  7. 5d 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

  8. 5d 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
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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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