Less than 1: AM Edition, June 29

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 29

This morning on Less than 1: the U.S. Supreme Court shields Bayer and Monsanto from state-law failure-to-warn claims over Roundup's alleged cancer risks — and plaintiffs' attorneys warn the ruling could threaten California's Proposition 65 warning regime. Also: a status conference is set in the coordinated social media addiction litigation as the second bellwether trial takes shape. And: the Supreme Court issues four significant rulings, expanding presidential removal authority over independent agencies, blocking Trump's firing of a Federal Reserve governor, upholding states' absentee ballot grace periods, and ruling that geofence warrants constitute a Fourth Amendment search. Plus: Gov. Gavin Newsom strikes a deal with Anthropic to make Claude the first AI tool available to all California state agencies and local governments. Stories mentioned in this episode: Roundup ruling fuels fears of broader shield for manufacturers https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392507-roundup-ruling-fuels-fears-of-broader-shield-for-manufacturers (Politico) Newsom, Anthropic ink deal to expand government use https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/29/exclusive-newsom-anthropic-ink-deal-to-expand-government-use-00979584

Less than 1: PM Edition, June 26

This evening on Less than 1: nine bail bond insurers agree to a $66 million antitrust settlement over allegations they fixed the price of a nonrefundable fee charged to Californians who post bail. Also: a federal judge signals she will deny Meta's bid to exclude internal documents from an August trial brought by state attorneys general over alleged adolescent social media addiction. And: a Los Angeles judge says untangling the record from the Carson odor bellwether trial is a "Gordian knot" — and has drafted two possible rulings on the defense's new trial motions. Plus: the Trump administration launches a formal review of the California Coastal Commission. Stories mentioned in this episode: Bail bond insurers agree to $66 million antitrust settlement https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392480-bail-bond-insurers-agree-to-66-million-antitrust-settlement Meta loses bid to exclude internal evidence before August trial https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392479-meta-loses-bid-to-exclude-internal-evidence-before-august-trial Judge says record from retired colleague's trial is a 'Gordian knot' https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392478-judge-says-record-from-retired-colleague-s-trial-is-a-gordian-knot (NYT) Trump Administration to Investigate California’s Powerful Coastal Agency https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/us/trump-california-coastal-commission.html

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 26

This morning on Less than 1: a federal judge declares a mistrial in the Palisades Fire arson case — prosecutors say they will retry. Also: a Santa Barbara attorney unseats one of California's longest-serving trial judges in a rare contested judicial election. And: Governor Newsom signs the rideshare compromise bill, keeping dueling Uber and CAOC ballot measures off the November ballot. Plus: OpenAI pumps the brakes on its IPO, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents, and the FDIC proposes to ease resolution planning requirements for large banks. Stories mentioned in this episode: (NYT) OpenAI Leans Toward Waiting Until Next Year for I.P.O. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/technology/openai-ipo-artificial-intelligence.html (ABA Banking Journal) FDIC seeks to ease large bank resolution planning requirements https://bankingjournal.aba.com/2026/06/fdic-seeks-to-ease-large-bank-resolution-planning-requirements/ (Reuters) Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-adviser-turned-critic-john-bolton-plead-guilty-classified-info-case-2026-06-26/

Less than 1: PM Edition, June 25

This evening on Less than 1: a judge denies the DA's bid to pause $4 billion in juvenile abuse settlement payouts, a federal judge limits California's call-recording law to traditional phones, and Judge Chhabria picks Bursor and Edelson to lead Flock license plate reader privacy litigation. Also: the California Legislature unanimously passes SB 623 to avert the Uber-attorney ballot fight, and a judge allows a Metro bus project to proceed without bike lanes for now. Stories mentioned in this episode: Judge denies DA's bid to pause $4B abuse settlement payouts https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392456-judge-denies-da-s-bid-to-pause-4b-abuse-settlement-payouts Federal judge limits California call-recording law to traditional phones https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392452-federal-judge-limits-california-call-recording-law-to-traditional-phones Judge picks Bursor, Edelson to lead Flock privacy litigation https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392455-judge-picks-bursor-edelson-to-lead-flock-privacy-litigation Legislature approves bill to avert Uber-attorney ballot fight https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392435-legislature-approves-bill-to-avert-uber-attorney-ballot-fight (LAist) HLA lawsuit https://laist.com/brief/news/transportation/vermont-transit-corridor-measure-hla

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 25

This morning on Less than 1: the Supreme Court rules federal law preempts Roundup failure-to-warn claims, and a judge tentatively orders Huntington Beach to adopt ranked choice voting. Also: the Supreme Court clears the way for deportation of TPS holders and allows border turn-backs, strikes down a Hawaii gun law, and SB 623 passes the Assembly and heads to the Senate with a deadline looming. Plus: an OC grand jury calls for allowing elected officials to be ousted for misconduct. Stories mentioned in this episode: Bayer hails Supreme Court victory as major blow to Roundup lawsuits https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392431-bayer-hails-supreme-court-victory-as-major-blow-to-roundup-lawsuits Huntington Beach tentatively ordered to adopt ranked choice voting https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392432-huntington-beach-tentatively-ordered-to-adopt-ranked-choice-voting (NYT) Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/us/politics/supreme-court-temporary-protected-status.html (Politico) Supreme Court strikes down law limiting guns in businesses https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/25/supreme-court-hawaii-gun-control-00975590 (LAist) OC grand jury calls for allowing elected officials to be ousted for misconduct https://laist.com/news/politics/oc-grand-jury-officials-misconduct