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
October 16, 2014 | The Recorder
Ferrari's Biggest Fans Sue After Facebook Takes Away Their KeysDuo 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 CaseFresno 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 MillionDeal 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 MarketThe 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 InvestorsInstead 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 NevadaIn 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 ExperimentCompany 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 SpyingGov. 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 MeasuresOne law bars operators of educational websites and apps from selling or amassing student data.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
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