Less than 1 - PM Edition, June 3

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

Less than 1 - PM Edition, June 19

This evening on Less than 1: the Los Angeles County Bar Association installs a new president and honors judges and legal leaders at its annual dinner. Also: a jury awards $1.9 million in punitive damages against an Orange County family after finding they treated a shared real estate company as a personal piggy bank — with the case's origins in a family dispute over the eldest daughter's choice of marriage. And: a Berkeley law professor sues to force ICE to release deportation data on an eight-day turnaround. Plus: San Diego police lawsuit payouts have topped $116 million over the past decade, including a $30 million settlement over the killing of a 16-year-old. Stories mentioned in this episode: LACBA installs new president, honors judges and legal leaders at annual dinner https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392289-lacba-installs-new-president-honors-judges-and-legal-leaders-at-annual-dinner Family feud over real estate empire ends with $1.9M punitive damages award https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392288-family-feud-over-real-estate-empire-ends-with-1-9m-punitive-damages-award Berkeley law professor files injunction to compel ICE to release data documents https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392287-berkeley-law-professor-files-injunction-to-compel-ice-to-release-data-documents (NBC) San Diego police lawsuit payouts top $116 million over 10 years https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-police-lawsuit-payouts-top-116-million-over-10-years/4038308/

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 19

This morning on Less than 1: fire survivors petition to intervene in California's enforcement proceeding against State Farm, arguing a proposed $2 million penalty falls far short given the scope of alleged claims-handling violations. Also: an Orange County jury hands ASICS a $6.1 million win and rejects retailer Shoebacca's $44 million counterclaims. Plus: Huntington Beach approves a housing plan after years of fighting Sacramento, and the California billionaire tax officially qualifies for the November ballot. Stories mentioned in this episode: (LAist) Huntington Beach finally adopts housing plan https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/huntington-beach-finally-adopts-housing-plan (KTLA) California’s proposed billionaire tax qualifies for November ballot https://ktla.com/news/california/california-billionaire-tax-ballot-measure/