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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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October 16, 2014 | The Recorder

Ferrari's Biggest Fans Sue After Facebook Takes Away Their Keys

Duo seeks millions in suit, saying they built up a huge and valuable following for the carmaker, who then leaned on Facebook to lock them out.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

October 14, 2014 | The Recorder

State Judge Faces Sanctions for Meddling in Spouse Abuse Case

Fresno County Judge James Petrucelli ordered jail authorities to release a social acquaintance who had been arrested on suspicion of felony spousal abuse, according to the agency responsible for disciplining judges.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

October 13, 2014 | The Recorder

Rent-to-Own Company Accused of Spying Settles for $28 Million

Deal with the attorney general's office resolves claims that Aaron's Inc. installed spyware on rental computers that enabled it to monitor and record its customers' actions.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

October 10, 2014 | The Recorder

Designer Fish May Be Angling for California Market

The company that genetically engineers glow-in-the-dark fish has hired a Sacramento lobbying firm.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

October 08, 2014 | The Recorder

Former Startup CEO Pleads Guilty to Bilking Investors

Instead of striking a deal with Cisco, like he'd promised backers, Jonathan Mills took a plea deal from prosecutors.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

October 07, 2014 | Law.com

Circuit Makes Quick Work of Gay Marriage Bans in Idaho and Nevada

In concurrences, Judges Stephen Reinhardt and Marsha Berzon stake out additional grounds on which they say bans are unconstitutional.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

October 03, 2014 | The Recorder

Brown Hands Out Homework With Veto. Plus: Bad News for Stranded Seven.

The governor vetoed a measure to further restrict lobbyist gifts and also turned back legislation related to judicial pensions.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

October 02, 2014 | The Recorder

Facebook Offers Mea Culpa on News Feed Experiment

Company says it will adhere to stricter research protocols for future tests after drawing flak from privacy advocates and others.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 30, 2014 | The Recorder

California Enacts Laws Aimed at Revenge Porn, Data Breaches, NSA Spying

Gov. Jerry Brown signed several privacy bills into law on Tuesday, including a first-in-the-nation measure aimed at NSA surveillance.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

September 30, 2014 | The Recorder

Governor Signs Trio of Student Data Privacy Measures

One law bars operators of educational websites and apps from selling or amassing student data.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read