Cheryl Miller

September 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Four justices wrote that while allegations former Alameda County prosecutors rejected Black and Jewish jurors are "deeply troubling," a capital defendant should explore the claims in a habeas corpus proceeding.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 13, 2024 | The Recorder

State bar leaders had sought a $125 fee hike, but generally praised the legislation signed by Gavin Newsom.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 11, 2024 | The Recorder

The state bar this week asked the California Supreme Court to approve a plan to offer incentives to those willing to try out sample bar exam questions written by Kaplan.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

September 10, 2024 | The Recorder

Superior Court Judge Susan Greenberg was wrong on the law and violated judicial canons in a restraining order proceeding, the Commission on Judicial Performance said.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

September 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Legislative deals to amend PAGA and California's lemon law were driven by interest groups who otherwise couldn't gain traction in California's Democratic-dominated Legislature.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

September 07, 2024 | The Recorder

Chad Condit said state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil engaged in a sex-based quid pro quo. A lawyer for Alvarado-Gil said her former chief of staff's allegations are fabricated.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner said the court must use electronic recording to overcome a "constitutional crisis" tied to a lack of available court reporters.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

September 04, 2024 | The Recorder

The events this week featuring former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates are expected to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the presidential candidate who honed her legal and political chops in California.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

September 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Among the bills before the governor is SB 1047, a closely watched measure that would require the largest generative AI developers to ensure their products will not cause significant physical or financial harm.

By Cheryl Miller

6 minute read

August 29, 2024 | The Recorder

Legislation backed by plaintiffs lawyers would place new disclosure requirements on neutrals and create an arbitration certification program through the state bar.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read