Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller, based in Sacramento, covers the state legislature and emerging industries, including autonomous vehicles and marijuana. She authors the weekly cannabis newsletter Higher Law. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @CapitalAccounts

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November 27, 2024 | The Recorder

Deception or Coercion? California Supreme Court Grants Review in Jailhouse Confession Case

In People v. Allen, California's high court will consider whether police can pose as inmates to obtain confessions even after suspects invoke their Miranda rights.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

November 25, 2024 | The Recorder

Commission Confirms 3 of Newsom's Appellate Court Picks

The Commission on Judicial Appointments approved Gov. Gavin Newsom's three choices to fill vacancies on the Second District Court of Appeal.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

November 21, 2024 | The Recorder

Newsom Names Two Judges to Appellate Courts in San Francisco, Orange County

Gov. Gavin Newsom also appointed 10 superior court judges in six counties.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The Recorder

Advisory Opinion Offers 'Road Map' for Judges Defending Against Campaign Attacks

The Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions offered a broad endorsement for judges defending themselves publicly when coming under political attack for their actions on the bench.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

November 18, 2024 | The Recorder

Santa Clara County Superior Court Authorizes Electronic Recording of Proceedings

Officials with the state's sixth-largest trial court say they don't have enough certified shorthand reporters to staff courtrooms.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

November 15, 2024 | The Recorder

X Joins Legal Attack on California's New Deepfakes Law

X owner Elon Musk says the so-called Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act violates the constitutional right to free speech as well as content-platform protections in Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

November 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

Under Suspension in California, Eastman Continues Supreme Court Practice

As he fights disbarment and criminal charges, John Eastman has continued to apply his legal efforts in a forum where he remains technically a member in good standing: the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Jimmy Hoover and Cheryl Miller

8 minute read

November 11, 2024 | The Recorder

Here's Who Passed California's July 2024 Bar Exam

More than 4,400 successful applicants were the last to pass an exam that will soon be written by a new vendor and delivered in a mostly remote format.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

November 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Pass Rate on California's July 2024 Bar Exam Ticks Up to 53.8%

The July 2024 test was the last to use the Multistate Bar Exam multiple choice section as California's bar transitions to a new exam next year that will include questions provided by Kaplan.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

November 08, 2024 | The Recorder

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Says Recent Drop in Straight Grants Isn't Permanent

Guerrero, approaching her second year as chief justice, also told conference attendees in San Francisco that she's continuing to push for electronic recording in courtrooms.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read