Less than 1: PM Edition, July 23

This evening on Less than 1: experts say early social media bellwether outcomes reveal strategy, not destiny, public defenders say Racial Justice Act impacts go beyond motion wins, and a federal judge remands a Ventura County dam case to state court. Also: The Justice Department moves to streamline company merger reviews, and the government withdraws subpoenas of three New York Times reporters after admitting legal errors.

Stories mentioned in this episode:
Experts say early social media bellwether outcomes reveal strategy, not destiny
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393212-experts-say-early-social-media-bellwether-outcomes-reveal-strategy-not-destiny

Public defenders say Racial Justice Act impacts go beyond motion wins
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393211-public-defenders-say-racial-justice-act-impacts-go-beyond-motion-wins

Carter remands Ventura County dam case to state court
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393203-carter-remands-ventura-county-dam-case-to-state-court

(FT) US Department of Justice to streamline company merger reviews
https://www.ft.com/content/a5c66044-8999-48a5-b9cc-51341f177930

(Politico) Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/new-york-times-reporters-subpoenas-withdrawn-01010426