Less than 1: AM Edition, July 8

Less than 1: AM Edition, July 8

This morning on Less than 1: the DOJ intervenes in California's clean trucks case calling the state's enforcement bid a "stunning act of defiance," a wedding dress shop owner sues OpenAI over ChatGPT business advice, and a former Alignment Healthcare executive alleges accounting irregularities and retaliation. Also: the ABA seeks White House records tied to Trump's law firm executive orders, LA County moves toward giving affordable housing groups first crack at apartment sales, and a New Jersey bill would mandate multiple sensors for autonomous vehicles — effectively blocking Tesla. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) ABA seeks White House records tied to Trump's law-firm executive orders https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/aba-seeks-white-house-records-tied-trumps-law-firm-executive-orders-2026-07-08/ (LAist) LA County wants to put affordable housing groups first in line to buy apartment buildings https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-county-board-supervisors-community-opportunity-to-purchase-act-vote-apartment-building-sales-renters-landlords (The Verge) The robotaxi law that could ban Tesla https://www.theverge.com/transportation/962309/new-jersey-robotaxi-bill-lidar-tesla

Less than 1: PM Edition, July 7

This evening on Less than 1: the 9th Circuit questions California's ban on mandatory workplace meetings, a judge rejects Meta's bid to shield moderation claims under Section 230, and Sable asks the Trump administration to seize California land for its pipeline. Also: a Fresno city council candidate resigns from a legal aid board amid campaign controversy, Yale Law's dean pushes back against a Trump administration settlement, and charges are dropped against the California man who drove his family off a cliff. Stories mentioned in this episode: 9th Circuit questions California's ban on mandatory workplace meetings https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392822-9th-circuit-questions-california-s-ban-on-mandatory-workplace-meetings Judge rejects Meta's bid to shield moderation claims under Section 230 https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392821-judge-rejects-meta-s-bid-to-shield-moderation-claims-under-section-230 Sable asks Trump administration to seize California land for pipeline https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392824-sable-asks-trump-administration-to-seize-california-land-for-pipeline (Fresno Bee) Fresno council candidate resigns from CA legal board. Was he on way out over ICE? https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article316415226.html (NYT) Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/us/yale-law-school-dean-trump-deal.html (AP) Charges dropped against California man who drove family off cliff after mental health diversion https://apnews.com/article/california-driver-car-drove-off-cliff-1863d68448fe091a99817ebc4dc230cd

Less than 1 : AM Edition, July 7

This morning on Less than 1: investors clear a key hurdle in their fraud suit against Steve Ballmer and Joseph Sanberg over a collapsed carbon-offset startup, and the 9th Circuit hands California a win in the fight over gas appliances. Also: Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify before Congress for the first time since 2019, an AI startup CEO's secret guilty plea in a law firm insider trading scheme is unsealed, and the Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce its app store age-verification law while a First Amendment challenge proceeds. Stories mentioned in this episode: Justices Kagan and Barrett on tap to testify on Capitol Hill next week https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/07/congress/scotus-to-congress-00988557 AI startup CEO pleaded guilty in US to trading on insider tips from lawyers https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/ai-startup-ceo-pleaded-guilty-us-trading-insider-tips-lawyers-2026-07-07/ Supreme Court won’t block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads https://apnews.com/article/texas-age-mobile-app-verification-law-supreme-court-362137cccb26fc5f5dfbb71fb2b2f3db?

Less than 1: PM Edition, July 6

This evening on Less than 1: LA judge Pat Connolly survives a razor-thin reelection race, a Honda fraud verdict may strengthen defect claims in California lemon law cases, and a San Francisco public defender petitions to dismiss a misdemeanor case over a speedy trial violation. Also: the USPTO abandons its Board of Peace trademark applications, and a Central Valley farmer gives away 100,000 pounds of nectarines he can't legally sell. Stories mentioned in this episode: LA Judge Pat Connolly survives razor-thin reelection race https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392803-la-judge-pat-connolly-survives-razor-thin-reelection-race Honda fraud verdict may strengthen defect claims in California lemon law cases https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392794-honda-fraud-verdict-may-strengthen-defect-claims-in-california-lemon-law-cases Public defender seeks dismissal of misdemeanor case over speedy trial claim https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392795-public-defender-seeks-dismissal-of-misdemeanor-case-over-speedy-trial-claim (Reuters) US trademark office abandons 'Board of Peace' branding rights applications https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-trademark-office-abandons-board-peace-branding-rights-applications-2026-07-06/ (AP News) A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell https://apnews.com/article/california-farmer-nectarines-lawsuit-patent-4f7bc8ab185e8b9cbdd6d6ad4f2aabd1

Less than 1: AM Edition, July 6

This morning on Less than 1: a judge allows Edison's cross-claims against LA County to proceed in the Eaton Fire litigation. Also: the Supreme Court's next term shapes up with major cases on guns, voting rights and LGBT rights, the SEC proposes its biggest public company reporting overhaul in years, and a professor fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk reaches a $1.9 million settlement. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) US Supreme Court to hear gun, LGBT, voting rights cases in next term https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-hear-gun-lgbt-voting-rights-cases-next-term-2026-07-05/ (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) SEC Proposes Rules Simplifying Filer Status Determinations and Increasing Disclosure Accommodations https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2026/06/04/sec-proposes-rules-simplifying-filer-status-determinations-and-increasing-disclosure-accommodations/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (NYT) Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Reaches $1.9 Million Settlement https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/tennessee-professor-charlie-kirk-settlement.html