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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November 12, 2021 | The Recorder

Ex-Microsemi CEO Seeks New Fraud Claims Over Failed Tech Company Investment

A judge has twice denied terminating sanctions requested by the defense, though she recently approved dueling sanctions motions.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

November 10, 2021 | The Recorder

Judge Dismisses RICO Claims Against Harvey Weinstein, David Boies and Lisa Bloom—Again

The 2019 lawsuit alleges a racketeering conspiracy between Harvey Weinstein and lawyers David Boies and Lisa Bloom, who both had Weinstein as a client.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

November 10, 2021 | The Recorder

What's Next: Privacy Lawsuit Over Ford Infotainment Systems | Unlawful Imprisonment Over Zoom? | Proposed Class Action Against Coinbase

Welcome‌ ‌back‌ ‌to ‌‌What's‌ ‌Next‌, where we bring you the latest on the intersection of law and technology. Here's what's on…

By Meghann M. Cuniff

7 minute read

November 08, 2021 | The Recorder

Former US Judge Submits 'Somewhat Unorthodox' Leadership Bid in Orange County Oil Spill Cases

A judge has scheduled a Dec. 15 hearing on three motions for leadership appointments in the proposed class actions over an oil spill off the coast of Orange County last month.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

November 04, 2021 | The Recorder

Citing Prosecutorial Immunity, US Judge Guts Misconduct Lawsuit Against 2 Orange County Superior Court Judges

Claims against two California Highway Patrol officers accused in the alteration and destruction of traffic reports can still proceed after the judge rejected qualified immunity arguments.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

November 03, 2021 | The Recorder

Unlawful Imprisonment Over Zoom? Experts Doubt Strength of Claim Against SF Waste Co.

A wrongful death lawsuit against Recology Inc. accuses the company of unlawful imprisonment for a meeting that took place through internet video.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

November 03, 2021 | The Recorder

What's Next: Activision Changes Arbitration Approach + Judge Allows Tabs3 Makers to Assist Avenatti Prosecutors + Virtual Classroom Hack Leads to Lawsuit

Welcome‌ ‌back‌ ‌to ‌another‌ ‌edition ‌of‌ ‌‌What's‌ ‌Next‌, where we bring you the latest on the intersection of law and…

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

November 02, 2021 | The Recorder

Judge Allows Software Company to Assist DOJ, Avenatti in Accessing Tabs3 Data

In a dispute between Avenatti and prosecutors, U.S. District Senior Judge James Selna sided with prosecutors and issued their requested orders verbatim.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

3 minute read

November 01, 2021 | The Recorder

In SF Trash Collection Scandal, Lawsuit Blames Recology, MoFo for Accountant's Suicide

The family of Adam Tabak blames Recology and its outside counsel at Morrison & Foerster for Tabak's suicide, saying false accusations related to the San Francisco public corruption scandal caused a psychotic break.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

October 28, 2021 | The Recorder

3 Law Firms Join Forces for Leadership Bid in Orange County Oil Spill Class Actions

The attorneys seeking appointment have decades of experience and wins totaling billions of dollars.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

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