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Sep. 4, 2026

Less than 1: PM Edition, September 4



This evening on Less than 1: a sealed DTLA dismissal raises questions about the bar's next move, the 9th Circuit says Roblox waived arbitration by litigating first, tobacco giants move California filter pollution lawsuits to federal court, and Marin County Women Lawyers marks 50 years of mentorship and leadership. Also: the Supreme Court sides with Republicans in a TV ad fight.

Stories mentioned in this episode:

Sealed DTLA dismissal raises questions about bar's next move
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394179-sealed-dtla-dismissal-raises-questions-about-bar-s-next-move

9th Circuit says Roblox waived arbitration by litigating first
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394182-9th-circuit-says-roblox-waived-arbitration-by-litigating-first

Tobacco giants move California filter pollution lawsuits to federal court
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394187-tobacco-giants-move-california-filter-pollution-lawsuits-to-federal-court

Marin County Women Lawyers marks 50 years of mentorship, leadership
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394181-marin-county-women-lawyers-marks-50-years-of-mentorship-leadership

(NYT) Supreme Court sides with Republicans in TV ad fight
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html

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