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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March 17, 2022 | The Recorder

US Senate Confirms 2 New Federal Judges in California

Jacqueline Scott Corley and Fred Wallace Slaughter follow four other judges confirmed last December

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

March 16, 2022 | The Recorder

9th Circuit Rejects Michael Avenatti's Double-Jeopardy Appeal in California Client Fraud Case

Senior U.S. District Judge James Selna is expected to schedule a new trial shortly.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

3 minute read

March 16, 2022 | Law.com

What's Next: Uber Sanctioned | Sealed Sanctions Filings Against Facebook

By Meghann M. Cuniff

7 minute read

March 10, 2022 | The Recorder

'Can't Say It's Clearly Erroneous': 9th Circuit Panel Doubts Reversible Error in Michael Avenatti's Double Jeopardy Appeal

Two judges indicated the trial court's error may not have been in rejecting the double jeopardy bid but in declaring an evidentiary violation by prosecutors in the first place.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

6 minute read

March 09, 2022 | The Recorder

Judge Says He'll Review John Eastman's Chapman Emails Amid Jan. 6 Committee's Subpoenas

Wednesday's order does not address the crime-fraud exception claim that unveiled the committee's criminal narrative against President Donald Trump, but the judge said a more extensive analysis is forthcoming.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

March 09, 2022 | Law.com

What's Next: Tech Trade Secrets Trial | Napster Case Law

Welcome‌ ‌back‌ ‌to ‌‌What's‌ ‌Next‌, where we bring you the latest on the intersection of law and technology. You can email me…

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

March 08, 2022 | The Recorder

In 3 1/2-Hour Hearing, Lawyers for Eastman, Jan. 6 Panel Debate Attorney-Client Privilege, Crime-Fraud

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter is considering whether the crime-fraud exception could apply to attorney-client privilege claims John Eastman has made regarding his Chapman University communications.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

6 minute read

March 08, 2022 | The Recorder

John Eastman Calls Jan. 6 Panel's Crime-Fraud Argument Against Trump 'Bogus' as Hearing Looms

A federal judge in California is set to consider the attorney-client privilege claims to Eastman's Chapman University emails in a hearing Tuesday morning.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

March 04, 2022 | The Recorder

John Eastman Asks Judge to Order Release of 'Exculpatory Evidence' in Jan. 6 Panel's Crime-Fraud Claim

The judge quickly rejected Eastman's request to delay the hearing, which is scheduled Tuesday at 9 a.m. Pacific time and will be streamed on Zoom.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

March 03, 2022 | The Recorder

Jan. 6 Committee Describes Possible Criminal Case Against Donald Trump While Urging Judge to Review John Eastman's Chapman Emails

House Counsel Douglas Letter is urging U.S. District Judge David Carter to review in-camera all Chapman University materials subject to two subpoenas for possible crime-fraud exceptions to attorney client-privilege.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

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