Less than 1: AM Edition, May 5

This morning on Less than 1: All eyes on insurer immunity doctrines after the DOJ's wildfire filing, Brockman is back on the stand in the Musk-OpenAI trial, and an IP litigator jumps to Alston & Bird. Plus: Phillips 66 sues to keep its refinery contingency plans private, the Calico Critters class action fails on remand, and the Bay Area's largest immigration court closes.

Stories mentioned on the show:

DOJ backs homeowners in wildfire insurance antitrust fight
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/391183-doj-backs-homeowners-in-wildfire-insurance-antitrust-fight

Musk lawyer presses co-founder on billions in OpenAI trial
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/391194-musk-lawyer-presses-co-founder-on-billions-in-openai-trial

Jennifer A. Golinveaux joined Alston & Bird LLP as a partner in San Francisco and Palo Alto
https://dailyjournal.com/on-the-move

Federal judge denies class certification in Calico Critters toy lawsuit
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/391219-federal-judge-denies-class-certification-in-calico-critters-toy-lawsuit

Phillips 66 sues California to block release of Bay Area facility plans
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/391191-phillips-66-sues-california-to-block-release-of-bay-area-facility-plans

(San Francisco Chronicle) Bay Area's largest immigration court closes, worsening the nation's asylum case backlog
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/bay-area-s-largest-immigration-court-closes-22240630.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com

(Casino.org) Blackjack Ban Battle Escalates as California Cities Join Legal Fight
https://www.casino.org/news/blackjack-ban-battle-grows-as-california-cities-join-lawsuit/