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Jul 30, 2021 35 tweets 5 min read
Happy Friday, y'all! It's a sunny (smoggy) morning in Santa Ana, where the #MichaelAvenatti embezzlement trial is underway.

Follow me for updates and catch my latest coverage here:
law360.com/articles/14079… Joel Weiner of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is on the stand this morning

On cross, Weiner said he was the one who contacted Avenatti about working out a settlement between NBA player Hassan Whiteside and his ex-gf Alexis Gardner
Jul 29, 2021 9 tweets 2 min read
I am back this morning in Santa Ana for another round of the #MichaelAvenatti embezzlement trial! Judy Regnier, a former Eagan Avenatti LLP paralegal, is still on the stand under cross examination.

Catch up on @Law360's coverage here:
law360.com/articles/14074… Judge Selna has dismissed a juror who called the court last night saying his roommate had a cough and was congested. The juror said he was concerned his roommate might have COVID-19.

There are still three alternates on the jury.
Jul 28, 2021 15 tweets 3 min read
Today is Day 10 of the #MichaelAvenatti embezzlement trial.

Coming on the heels of new CDC guidance to stop the spread of the #DeltaVariant, Judge Selna is now requiring masks be worn in the courtroom regardless of jab status. This morning, we'll be continuing testimony of Judy Regnier, a former Eagan Avenatti paralegal.

Catch up on my coverage here:
law360.com/articles/14070…