Less than 1: PM Edition, October 7

This evening on Less than 1: a judge accused of bias echoes disputed language in his misconduct defense, justices question an "absurd consequences" argument for resentencing, Umberg/Zipser co-founder Dean Zipser is set to retire and join JAMS, and a judge rejects a sweeping J&J discovery bid in the McKinsey opioid MDL. Also: Los Angeles moves to limit the sale of nitrous oxide.

Stories mentioned in this episode:

Judge accused of bias echoes disputed language in misconduct defense
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395094-judge-accused-of-bias-echoes-disputed-language-in-misconduct-defense

Justices question 'absurd consequences' argument for resentencing
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395098-justices-question-absurd-consequences-argument-for-resentencing

Umberg/Zipser co-founder Dean Zipser to retire, join JAMS
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395095-umberg-zipser-co-founder-dean-zipser-to-retire-join-jams

Judge rejects sweeping J&J discovery bid in McKinsey opioid MDL
https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/395093-judge-rejects-sweeping-j-j-discovery-bid-in-mckinsey-opioid-mdl

(LAist) L.A. to limit sale of nitrous oxide
https://laist.com/brief/news/criminal-justice/la-city-council-bans-selling-laughing-gas