Less than 1: PM Edition, July 27

This evening on Less than 1: LAFC wins dismissal in litigation over the fatal stabbing of rapper Drakeo the Ruler, and the California Supreme Court clarifies limits on leave cashouts used to calculate public employee pensions. Also: Johnson & Johnson reaches a proposed $5.5 billion settlement of its remaining talc lawsuits, Paramount Skydance says its Warner Bros. Discovery merger remains on track despite an antitrust challenge, and the Trump administration asks the U.S. Supreme Court to revive restrictions on mail voting.

Stories mentioned in this episode:

LAFC wins dismissal in Drakeo the Ruler wrongful-death litigation
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393292-stadium-wins-dismissal-in-drakeo-the-ruler-wrongful-death-litigation

State high court clarifies limits on leave cashouts in pension calculations
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393293-state-high-court-clarifies-limits-on-leave-cashouts-in-public-pension-calculations

(The Wall Street Journal) Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Pay Up to $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Lawsuits
https://www.wsj.com/business/johnson-johnson-agrees-to-pay-up-to-5-5-billion-to-settle-talc-lawsuits-53d6db7f?mod=hp_lead_pos11

(Los Angeles Times) Paramount CEO David Ellison says the Warner merger is still on track
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-07-27/paramount-ceo-david-ellison-says-warner-merger-is-still-on-track

(The New York Times) Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-ballots.html