Meghann M. Cuniff

Meghann Cuniff is a reporter and editor based in Southern California. A graduate of the University of Oregon, she worked at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington, and the Idaho Statesman in Boise, Idaho, before moving to California in 2013 to work at the Orange County Register. She spent four years as a litigation reporter for the Los Angeles Daily Journal and has written for Los Angeles Magazine, Bloomberg Law, ABA Journal, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Forward, Los Angeles Business Journal and the Laguna Beach Independent. Email her at [email protected]. Twitter: @meghanncuniff

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January 03, 2022 | The Recorder

'An Alarming Surge of COVID-19': Central District of California Halts Jury Trials for 3 Weeks

The order announced Monday makes the Central District the first federal court district in California to halt jury trials amid the COVID-19 omicron surge.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

3 minute read

December 31, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Prosecutors Oppose Avenatti's Trial Continuance Request in Stormy Daniels Case as Omicron Looms

Prosecutors say they can safely proceed amid the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant, through the nearby District of New Jersey has halted all in-person proceedings through Jan. 31.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

December 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

'I Am Tired of People Lying': Amid Mistrial Momentum, Michael Avenatti Is Cooperating in a Lawsuit Against Mark Geragos

Avenatti's cooperation in the lawsuit against Geragos comes amid marked optimism about his fate with two criminal appeals, pending a second wire fraud trial scheduled next month in New York.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

12 minute read

December 20, 2021 | The Recorder

Judge Appoints 3 Attorneys to Lead Oil Spill Class Action in Orange County

The order essentially grants an 'unorthodox' leadership proposal from a former federal judge, while adding another firm to the mix.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

December 17, 2021 | The Recorder

Senate Confirms President Biden's 1st Federal Trial Judges in California, And All Are Women

Four new federal judges were confirmed Friday in a marathon vote session that lasted past midnight with nearly 30 senators absent.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

7 minute read

December 16, 2021 | The Recorder

Citing Missed Deadline, Appellate Court Rejects Donald Trump's Appeal of Attorney Fees in Stormy Daniels Lawsuit

The dismissal means Trump still owes Daniels $44,100 for the lawsuit over her nondisclosure agreement, though Daniels also owes Trump nearly $300,000 for a separate defamation lawsuit.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

December 15, 2021 | The Recorder

Criminal Charges Dropped Against Lawyer Accused of Jacoby & Meyers Referral, Insurance Scheme

The dismissal follows a prosecutor's removal from the case for attorney-client privilege violations.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

December 14, 2021 | The Recorder

Third Plea Deal Announced in Scandal Over Los Angeles Water Billing Class Action

With a new plea deal for lying to the FBI, more charges are expected as the plea agreements leave plenty of room for future cooperation in what the U.S. Attorney's Office says is an ongoing investigation.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

December 09, 2021 | The Recorder

Surprise Plea Deals in Los Angeles Water Billing Lawsuit Scandal Signify Much More to Come

Agreements between federal prosecutors and two key figures in the public corruption probe leave plenty of room for more cooperation and more indictments.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

7 minute read

December 08, 2021 | The Recorder

What's Next: Facebook Sued For Genocide | Lost Computers Lead to Lawsuit

By Meghann M. Cuniff

3 minute read

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