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Jan. 22, 2026

The Daily Journal Brief



In today's episode of The Daily Journal Brief, host Diana Bosetti brings you the latest legal headlines, including:

Public defenders may decline Racial Justice Act habeas appointments, court rules

Google seeks class decertification; class seeks disgorgement after $425M verdict

Former Girardi Keese lawyer changes plea in Illinois federal contempt case

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