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This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: The former chief administrative law judge at the Department of Insurance sues Commissioner Ricardo Lara over alleged retaliation; Block’s board agrees to a $150 million settlement over Cash App fraud oversight; the California Supreme Court agrees to decide whether insurers may charge veterans different rates based on rank; and asbestos litigation firms face RICO claims over allegedly fraudulent lawsuits. Also: Senate Republicans rush to advance Trump’s judicial nominees before January, and an appeals court rebukes the Justice Department over its demand for journalists’ LinkedIn data. Stories mentioned in this episode: Former chief insurance judge sues Lara over alleged retaliation https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396053-former-chief-insurance-judge-sues-lara-over-alleged-retaliation Block board agrees to $150M settlement over Cash App fraud oversight https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396056-block-board-agrees-to-150m-settlement-over-cash-app-fraud-oversight California Supreme Court to decide legality of military insurance rate disparities https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396064-california-supreme-court-to-decide-legality-of-military-insurance-rate-disparities Asbestos litigation firms face RICO claims over alleged fraudulent lawsuits https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396055-asbestos-litigation-firms-face-rico-claims-over-alleged-fraudulent-lawsuits (Reuters) Senate Republicans kick off lame-duck dash to advance Trump judge picks https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/senate-republicans-kick-off-lame-duck-dash-advance-trump-judge-picks-2026-11-10/ (The New York Times) Appeals court rebukes Justice Dept. over demand for journalists’ LinkedIn data https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/10/us/politics/doj-linkedin-data-reporters-trump.html

This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: a 9th Circuit dissent warns a SpaceX ruling opens the door to evading arbitration, the Commission on Judicial Performance orders an LA County judge removed, and a former Department of Insurance chief judge sues Commissioner Lara over her firing. Also: the Justice Department accuses Lyft of disability discrimination, and California voters defeat a billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats. Stories mentioned in this episode: 9th Circuit dissent warns SpaceX ruling opens door to evading arbitration https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396039-9th-circuit-dissent-warns-spacex-ruling-opens-door-to-evading-arbitration CJP orders LA County judge removed over biased remarks, misconduct https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396041-cjp-orders-la-county-judge-removed-over-biased-remarks-misconduct (The New York Times) Justice Dept. accuses Lyft of disability discrimination in lawsuit https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/10/us/lyft-disability-lawsuit-doj.html (NPR) California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats https://www.npr.org/2026/11/09/g-s1-151625/california-billionaire-tax-referendum

This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: Investors sue Nvidia over disclosures about CEO Jensen Huang’s reported ties to a suspected Chinese espionage operation; a divided 9th Circuit blocks key provisions of California’s climate disclosure laws while letting emissions reporting proceed; a federal magistrate judge presses the Justice Department to speed release of Adelanto immigration court records; Jones Mayer combines with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont to form a 65-lawyer public-agency firm; and Elvis Presley’s and Eminem’s rights holders sue AI music generator Suno. Also: the Supreme Court allows border wall construction at Big Bend National Park, and Rep. Thomas Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Stories mentioned in this episode: NVIDIA hit with investor lawsuit over CEO’s alleged ties to suspected Chinese spy https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396012-nvidia-hit-with-investor-lawsuit-over-ceo-s-alleged-ties-to-suspected-chinese-spy 9th Circuit blocks key provisions of California climate disclosure laws https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396004-9th-circuit-blocks-key-provisions-of-california-climate-disclosure-laws Judge presses DOJ to speed release of immigration court records https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395996-judge-presses-doj-to-speed-release-of-immigration-court-records Jones Mayer to grow to 65 lawyers with public-agency litigation firm merger https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395997-jones-mayer-to-grow-to-65-lawyers-with-public-agency-litigation-firm-merger Elvis Presley, Eminem rights holders sue AI music generator Suno https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/396017-elvis-presley-eminem-rights-holders-sue-ai-music-generator-suno (Reuters) Supreme Court allows Trump border wall at Big Bend National Park in Texas https://www.reuters.com/world/supreme-court-allows-trump-border-wall-big-bend-national-park-texas-2026-11-09/ (CNBC) Hegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/09/pete-hegseth-impeachment-articles-massie.html

This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: San Francisco wins a $151,000 judgment against a Tenderloin market over illegal gambling, a judge certifies a class in a Title IX lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine, and a judge sends an Uber identity-theft tax class action to arbitration. Also: a fourth DOJ official resigns within a week, and a New York Times investigation finds immigrants are being systematically returned home despite court orders. Stories mentioned in this episode: San Francisco wins $151,000 judgment against Tenderloin market over illegal gambling https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395971-san-francisco-wins-151-000-judgment-against-tenderloin-market-over-illegal-gambling Judge certifies class in Title IX lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395972-judge-certifies-class-in-title-ix-lawsuit-against-concordia-university-irvine (The Hill) Fourth DOJ official resigns within the span of a week https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6208177-another-doj-official-resigns-trump-administration/ (The New York Times) Immigrants are being systematically returned home despite court orders https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/09/world/africa/trump-deportations-court-orders-refoulement.html

This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: A Missouri Roundup verdict puts pressure on plaintiffs in San Francisco’s federal litigation; Meta, Google and TikTok sue to block California’s teen social media addiction law; we remember attorney and rabbi Stanley W. Levy, who helped build Public Counsel; and a San Francisco judge questions whether the North Bay fire cases can stay open after dismissal. Also: California prosecutors vow to keep pursuing the death penalty after Newsom’s commutations, and legal sector employment hits a new high. Stories mentioned in this episode: Monsanto’s Missouri victory puts pressure on San Francisco litigants https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395968-monsanto-s-missouri-victory-puts-pressure-on-san-francisco-litigants Meta, Google, TikTok sue to block state’s teen addiction law https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395952-meta-google-tiktok-sue-to-block-state-s-teen-addiction-law Stanley W. Levy 1941 - 2026 https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395948-stanley-w-levy-1941-2026 ‘Take your chances,’ San Francisco judge tells defense attorneys https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395967-take-your-chances-san-francisco-judge-tells-defense-attorneys (The New York Times) Prosecutors vow to keep pursuing death penalty in California https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/california-prosecutors-death-penalty.html (Reuters) US legal sector job growth climbs as broader economy sees gains https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/us-legal-sector-job-growth-climbs-broader-economy-sees-gains-2026-11-06/

This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: a judge hears a motion for contempt fines over conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, and a jury awards $21.9 million against Republic Services in a fatal garbage truck crash. Also: Kirkland brings on a 40-lawyer Weil team, including its would-be leader, and former clients of an immigration lawyer can get free legal help in LA. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) Law firm Kirkland brings on 40-lawyer Weil team, including would-be leader https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/law-firm-kirkland-brings-40-lawyer-weil-team-including-would-be-leader-2026-11-06/ (LAist) Former clients of immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano Kennedy can get free legal help in LA https://laist.com/news/politics/former-clients-immigration-lawyer-alexandra-lozano-kennedy-free-legal-clinic-loyola-marymount-university-counsel-for-justice

This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: A federal judge blocks Kalshi’s sports event contracts on two tribes’ lands; Ford settles a wrongful death suit over a fiery 1965 Mustang crash; Tesla disputes claims it withheld evidence in the Fremont discrimination case; and Axon faces a class action under California’s license plate privacy law. Also: top Democrats call for a national data center moratorium, and more law firms raise associate salaries. Stories mentioned in this episode: Judge blocks Kalshi sports betting contracts on tribal lands https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395924-judge-blocks-kalshi-sports-betting-contracts-on-tribal-lands Ford settles wrongful death suit over fiery 1965 Mustang crash https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395916-ford-settles-wrongful-death-suit-over-fiery-1965-mustang-crash Tesla disputes claim it withheld evidence in Fremont discrimination case https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395915-tesla-disputes-claim-it-withheld-evidence-in-fremont-discrimination-case Axon accused of violating license plate privacy law https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395911-axon-accused-of-violating-license-plate-privacy-law (CNBC) Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: ‘National data center moratorium now’ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/05/democrats-data-center-restrictions-midterms.html (Reuters) More US law firms bump associates’ salaries https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/more-us-law-firms-bump-associates-salaries-2026-11-05/

This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: Harmeet Dhillon resigns as DOJ Civil Rights Division chief, ‘The Pitt’ must face claims it violated an ‘ER’ spinoff agreement, and the 9th Circuit rules Chapter 13 debtors can dismiss cases voluntarily even after a bad-faith finding. Also: AI firms eye Weil amid the law firm’s wind-down, and Google, Meta and TikTok sue to block California’s youth social media law. Stories mentioned in this episode: Harmeet Dhillon resigns as DOJ Civil Rights Division chief https://dailyjournal.com/articles/395906-harmeet-dhillon-resigns-as-doj-civil-rights-division-chief ‘The Pitt’ must face claims it violated ‘ER’ spinoff agreement, court rules https://dailyjournal.com/articles/395904-the-pitt-must-face-claims-it-violated-er-spinoff-agreement-court-rules (Reuters) AI firms eye Weil amid law firm’s wind-down https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/ai-firms-eye-weil-amid-law-firms-wind-down-2026-11-05/ (Reuters) Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law https://www.reuters.com/world/us/google-meta-tiktok-sue-block-california-youth-social-media-law-2026-11-05/

This evening on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer testifies in the trial of a man charged with threatening him after his National Guard ruling; plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys clash over fast-tracked trials for aging and seriously ill plaintiffs; Riverside County settles a former foster youth’s abuse lawsuit for $5.5 million; and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles raises $1.15 million at its annual gala. Also: Democrats’ Senate win puts a spotlight on Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Stories mentioned in this episode: Federal judge testifies in trial over threats following National Guard ruling https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395889-federal-judge-testifies-in-trial-over-threats-following-national-guard-ruling Aging plaintiffs’ requests for faster trials pit urgency against defense preparation https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395891-aging-plaintiffs-requests-for-faster-trials-pit-urgency-against-defense-preparation Riverside County pays $5.5M to settle foster care abuse lawsuit https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395885-riverside-county-pays-5-5m-to-settle-foster-care-abuse-lawsuit LA Legal Aid gala raises $1.15 million to expand access to justice https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395884-la-legal-aid-gala-raises-1-15-million-to-expand-access-to-justice (Reuters) Conservative US Supreme Court justices Thomas and Alito in spotlight after Democratic landslide https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/conservative-us-supreme-court-justices-thomas-alito-spotlight-after-democratic-2026-11-04/

This morning on Less than .1, brought to you by AMBA: a Democrat wins the Texas attorney general race, California voters reject Prop. 45, and Alhambra votes to ban data centers. Also: a judge denies a bid to depose Edison’s chief operating officer in the Eaton Fire litigation, the Lucas Museum could be dismissed from a construction payment suit, and Gibson Dunn is poised to add about 120 Weil lawyers. Stories mentioned in this episode: (Reuters) 120-lawyer Weil group poised to join Gibson Dunn https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/120-lawyer-weil-group-poised-join-gibson-dunn-2026-11-04/