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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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January 05, 2015 | The Recorder

Didja Hear the One About the Three Yale Law Grads?

Swearing in his latest picks for state Supreme Court, Jerry Brown jokes, and jabs.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

January 05, 2015 | The Recorder

Didja Hear the One About the Three Yale Law Grads?

Swearing in his latest picks for state Supreme Court, Jerry Brown jokes, and jabs.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

January 05, 2015 | The Recorder

Judicial Council's Martin Hoshino

The judiciary's new administrative director talks about the branch's budget woes and the flurry to implement Proposition 47.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

January 04, 2015 | The Recorder

Judicial Council's Martin Hoshino

The judiciary's new administrative director talks about the branch's budget woes and the flurry to implement Proposition 47.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

December 31, 2014 | The Recorder

U.S. Prosecutors Take Heat Over Handling of Moonlight Fire Case

Two years after a $122 million settlement, the feud between Sacramento's U.S. attorney's office and Sierra Pacific Industries has become its own conflagration.

By Cheryl Miller

12 minute read

December 19, 2014 | The Recorder

State Bar Nixes Move, Sale, and Any Self-Study

In voting down proposal to review its operations, trustees were urged not to "capitulate to drama" around Dunn ouster. And State Bar visitors be warned: It's a slippery place!

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

December 18, 2014 | The Recorder

Supreme Court Pick Gets Highest Rating by JNE Commission

Leondra Kruger was rated "exceptionally well qualified," like the last two Supreme Court nominees.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

December 16, 2014 | The Recorder

Brown Defends Supreme Court Pick From Detractors

Leondra Kruger has never practiced law in California, but Gov. Jerry Brown said she's well-prepared for the state's high court

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

December 15, 2014 | The Recorder

Governor Taps New Legal Affairs Aide

Peter Krause replaces Jonathan Renner, who was appointed to the Third District Court of Appeal.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

December 12, 2014 | The Recorder

New Crop of Judges Includes Bingham Litigator, eBay Lawyer

The picks are among 11 new trial court judges named by Gov. Jerry Brown.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read