Less than 1: PM Edition, June 23

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 24

This morning on Less than 1: a federal judge hears motions to dismiss in Uber's RICO suit against LA personal injury attorneys, a judge upholds Inglewood's 20-year kiosk advertising deal over SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome objections, and Yolo County appoints a new district attorney. Also: an NLRB judge orders Amazon to bargain with the Teamsters, and a federal judge vacates Trump's immigration courthouse arrest policies. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) Amazon ordered to bargain with union, teeing up review of US labor board ruling https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/amazon-ordered-bargain-with-union-teeing-up-review-us-labor-board-ruling-2026-06-23/ (Reuters) US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-vacates-trump-immigration-courthouse-arrest-policies-2026-06-24/

Less than 1: PM Edition, June 23

This evening on Less than 1: the Supreme Court bars a Falun Gong lawsuit against Cisco under the Alien Tort Statute — plus YouTube settles before the second social media addiction bellwether trial, the 9th Circuit blocks key parts of California's school gender identity law, and Uber and trial attorneys advance a compromise bill to avoid a November ballot fight. Also: Southern California law enforcement turns to drones to crack down on illegal fireworks, and the CFTC sues its first Republican-led state over prediction market regulation. Stories mentioned in this episode: Supreme Court bars Falun Gong suit against Cisco under Alien Tort Statute https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392387-supreme-court-bars-falun-gong-suit-against-cisco-under-alien-tort-statute YouTube settles before second social media addiction bellwether trial https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392387-supreme-court-bars-falun-gong-suit-against-cisco-under-alien-tort-statute 9th Circuit blocks parts of California school gender identity law https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392394-9th-circuit-blocks-parts-of-california-school-gender-identity-law Uber, trial attorneys advance bill to avoid ballot fight https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392389-uber-trial-attorneys-advance-bill-to-avoid-ballot-fight CFTC sues Kentucky over actions against prediction markets, making it first red state to face federal scrutiny https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/23/cftc-sues-kentucky-over-actions-against-prediction-markets.html Drones will be used to crack down on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July https://laist.com/news/politics/drones-will-be-used-to-crack-down-on-illegal-fireworks-this-4th-of-july

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 23

This morning on Less than 1: a lawsuit claims an AI algorithm helps major gas retailers illegally coordinate pump prices, and a judge orders Riverside to refund $40.8 million to water customers over unlawful rate transfers. Also: a bipartisan data center energy bill advances in Congress amid mixed reactions, and the Supreme Court bars a lawsuit after prison guards forcibly shaved a Rastafarian inmate's dreadlocks. Plus: a special episode of Kabateck & Karnikian on FIFA's World Cup ticket pricing and California's unfair competition law. Stories mentioned in this episode: (NYT) Supreme Court Bars Lawsuit After Prison Guards Shaved Inmate’s Dreadlocks https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/us/politics/supreme-court-inmates-dreadlocks.html (Politico) Lawmakers, companies tread carefully on data center energy bill https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/23/lawmakers-companies-tread-carefully-data-center-energy-bill-00971158

Less than 1: PM Edition, June 22

This evening on Less than 1: shareholders sue Uber's board, alleging directors ignored years of passenger safety and compliance failures that have now exposed the company to potentially billions in liability from pending sexual assault claims. Also: Carson residents push to consolidate the next bellwether trial with Los Angeles County's Prologis case as post-trial motions challenging February's $8.8 million verdict head to court. And: a federal judge blocks states from using a Trump administration citizenship database to screen voter rolls. Plus: the Supreme Court allows an excessive force lawsuit against a former LAPD officer to proceed — and we note the passing of Justice Joan K. Irion of the 4th District Court of Appeal. Stories mentioned in this episode: Shareholders sue Uber board over sexual assault liability and compliance failures https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392336-uber-board-sued-by-shareholders-over-sexual-assault-liability-and-compliance-risks Carson residents push to consolidate next bellwether trial with county's Prologis casehttps://dailyjournal.com/articles/392337-carson-residents-push-for-new-bellwether-trial-in-warehouse-fire-litigation BMW seeks to block startup's ITC trade secrets case over German forum clause https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392328-bmw-seeks-to-block-zync-s-itc-trade-secrets-case-despite-mandatory-laws-exception Justice Joan K. Irion, 1953–2026 https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392338-justice-joan-k-irion-1953-2026 (NYT) Judge bars states from using federal citizenship database to screen voters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/22/us/politics/federal-citizenship-database-voting.html (LA Times) Supreme Court allows excessive force lawsuit against former LAPD officer to proceed https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-06-22/supreme-court-says-ex-lapd-officer-may-be-sued-for-excessive-force-in-street-shooting

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 22

This morning on Less than 1: legislation to finalize the Uber-CAOC rideshare deal is racing toward a Thursday deadline — with more than $150 million in ballot measure spending on the line. Also: a California appeals court revives a lawsuit by 18 former UC Berkeley swimmers alleging years of psychological abuse by their head coach. And: Ford is back in court against a second lemon law firm, this time without the RICO theory that got its last case thrown out. Plus: the Justice Department refers Major League Baseball to the EEOC over how it handled Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps. Stories mentioned in this episode: Ford adopts new legal strategy in fight against lemon law firms https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392283-ford-adopts-new-legal-strategy-in-fight-against-lemon-law-firms Rideshare deal bill heads to lawmakers https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392298-rideshare-deal-bill-heads-to-lawmakers Ford adopts new legal strategy in fight against lemon law firms https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392283-ford-adopts-new-legal-strategy-in-fight-against-lemon-law-firms (SF Chronicle) Justice Department opens civil rights investigation after Giants’ Pride protest https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/doj-mlb-giants-pride-investigation-22312206.php