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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February 14, 2022 | The Recorder

Boies Schiller Can Recover Only a Third of Requested Fees in Avenatti Nike Extortion Case

Nike's lawyers at Boies Schiller have said they don't want any restitution paid in the case until Avenatti pays individual victims in his other criminal cases.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

February 10, 2022 | The Recorder

New California Central District Judge Sworn In as Another Nominee Passes Senate Committee

Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong is among four new federal judges to take the bench in California since Dec. 17 confirmation votes. If confirmed by the full Senate, Fred Slaughter would be the first Black federal judge in Orange County.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

6 minute read

February 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Citing 'Overwhelming Evidence' of Guilt, Judge Rejects Michael Avenatti's New Trial Bid in Nike Extortion Case

The decision from U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe distinguishes between the prosecution teams in New York and California, a crucial legal finding as Avenatti pursues appeals.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

7 minute read

February 09, 2022 | Law.com

What's Next: Big New Crypto Case + Pinterest's Plans for NDAs

By Meghann M. Cuniff

3 minute read

February 09, 2022 | The Recorder

Judge Demands More Info on Pinterest's Purported Nixing of Nondisclosure Agreements

Pinterest lawyers did not file a response by the judge's deadline, so on Tuesday he gave them until Friday to respond.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

3 minute read

January 24, 2022 | The Recorder

After TRO Hearing, John Eastman's Lawyers Will Work With Jan. 6 Committee Regarding Privilege Claims

A status conference is slated for next Monday, with status reports due this Wednesday and Friday.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

January 22, 2022 | The Recorder

US Judge Temporarily Blocks Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena Over John Eastman's Chapman University Work

A temporary restraining order is in place until the judge holds a hearing Monday at 2 p.m. in Santa Ana, California.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

January 19, 2022 | The Recorder

What's Next: Facebook Antitrust Appeal | Microsoft's Big Buy

By Meghann M. Cuniff

3 minute read

January 18, 2022 | The Recorder

As Judge Urges Outcry From Civil Bar, Central District Extends COVID-19 Jury Trial Ban

Dozens of cases will be delayed because of the ban, from major criminal cases to years-old lawsuits.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

5 minute read

January 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Avenatti Files $94M Claim Over MCC Solitary Confinement Conditions, Alleging Retaliation by Donald Trump, Bill Barr

Avenatti was initially allowed to stay out of jail pending trial, but a federal judge in California revoked his bond in January 2020 over new alleged financial crimes, leading to 94 days of solitary confinement.

By Meghann M. Cuniff

4 minute read

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