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
June 28, 2024 | The Recorder
Ex-L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer Testifies He Had No Knowledge of Litigation CollusionTestifying at the State Bar Court trial of private attorney Michael Libman, Feuer said he didn't know until years later that lawyers working for his city attorney's office crafted a lawsuit meant only to serve as a favorable settlement vehicle.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 27, 2024 | The Recorder
Imprisoned Former Lawyer Points Finger at Ex-City Attorney Mike Feuer in LA Utility ScandalPaul Paradis, testifying from a Colorado federal prison, told a State Bar Court that Feuer knew about plans to use a lawsuit over a botched utility billing system as a vehicle to settle litigation on terms favorable to Los Angeles.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 27, 2024 | The Recorder
David Rothman, Retired Judge and Judicial Ethicist, Dies at 87Rothman "will ultimately be remembered for his unparalleled leadership in judicial education, particularly his contributions to judicial ethics," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 25, 2024 | The Recorder
Here's What's in the Proposed 'New PAGA' LawEmployers who take "reasonable steps" to comply with California's Labor Code can avoid hefty penalties for violations under the terms of proposed PAGA legislation heading toward the governor's desk.
By Cheryl Miller
6 minute read
June 24, 2024 | The Recorder
State Budget Deal Allows Court Remote Proceedings to Continue—For NowA budget deal between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reflects court reporters' political clout in Sacramento.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 21, 2024 | The Recorder
Judge Affirms Subpoena of Ex-LA City Attorney Mike Feuer in Lawyer's State Bar Court TrialFeuer, a former state Assembly member, said he never spoke to Michael Libman, the Tarzana attorney accused of colluding with other lawyers to fabricate a settlement favorable to the city of Los Angeles.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 20, 2024 | The Recorder
California Supreme Court Boots Anti-Tax Initiative From November BallotIn a unanimous opinion, the court said the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act "would substantially alter our basic plan of government" and amounts to a constitutional revision that cannot be made by a ballot initiative.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 20, 2024 | The Recorder
Court Commissioners, MoFo Litigator Among Newsom's Latest Judicial PicksThe governor's latest round of trial court appointments will fill six vacancies in Bay Area courts.
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
June 18, 2024 | The Recorder
Deal Reached to Drop PAGA Initiative From the November BallotThe deal, announced in broad terms Tuesday, will cap penalties on employers who act quickly to address Labor Code violations while maintaining key tenets of California's labor law enforcement structure.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 17, 2024 | The Recorder
California Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Rejects Batson/Wheeler ClaimIn dissent, Justice Goodwin Liu said the high court should "do more" to combat racial discrimination in jury selection and suggested the Legislature get involved.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read