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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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December 11, 2014 | The Recorder

Lawmaker Seeks Second Bar Audit

Watsonville legislator Luis Alejo says he wants investigation into allegations raised by fired executive director Joe Dunn.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

December 10, 2014 | The Recorder

Three Appellate Court Nominees Confirmed

Votes bring two new faces to S.F.-based First District, one to Fresno-based Fifth District.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

December 05, 2014 | The Recorder

Bar Board Missing Public Members

Governor is lagging on appointments of nonlawyer trustees.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

December 01, 2014 | The Recorder

Lawmaker Offers New Bill to Regulate Drones

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed similar legislation this year, but Assemblywoman Nora Campos of San Jose says the issue isn't going away.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

November 26, 2014 | The Recorder

Reading the Tea Leaves on State Supreme Court Picks

From ADR to medical practice, lawyers wonder what to expect from Justice Mariano Florentino Cuéllar and new nominee Leondra Kruger.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

November 24, 2014 | Law.com

Another Pick for Cal Supremes With Eye-Catching Credentials, No Judicial Seasoning

Leondra Kruger, 38, has already argued 13 cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, and has been said to be on a path to sit there herself one day.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

November 21, 2014 | The Recorder

State Bar Replaces Its General Counsel

Bar confirms Larry Yee is now acting GC, but won't say what happened to Thomas Miller, who had been hired on Joe Dunn's watch.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

November 21, 2014 | The Recorder

Bar Cuts Ties with Political Consultant Allied with Dunn

Richie Ross, a longtime Dunn ally, was paid undisclosed amounts for undisclosed services over the past four years.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

November 20, 2014 | Law.com

Uber Taps Hogan to Quiet Privacy Uproar

Amid criticism from journalists and lawmakers, the ride-share company announced Thursday that Hogan Lovells partner Harriet Pearson would conduct a privacy review.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

November 20, 2014 | The Recorder

State Assembly to Launch Privacy Committee

Speaker Toni Atkins wants to have privacy legislation heard by one committee rather than the variety bills bounce around to today.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read