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
June 26, 2014 | The Recorder
Tech Lobby Kills Data Broker BillMeasure's author refused entreaties from Internet groups to rewrite it as an antistalking bill.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 24, 2014 | The Recorder
Tech Lobby Smothers Consumer BillsPair of measures sought by plaintiffs bar would have made it easier to sue over ZIP code collection practices and defective electronics.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 23, 2014 | The Recorder
S.F. City Attorney Threatens Parking-Spot Auction AppsDennis Herrera fires off cease-and-desist letters at MonkeyParking and two other developers, saying the apps violate bans on leasing public parking spots.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 20, 2014 | The Recorder
Justices Skeptical in Health Care Data Breach CasePlaintiffs seeking damages after a computer theft from Sutter Medical Foundation faced tough questions from the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 20, 2014 | The Recorder
For Governor, a Chance to Remake High CourtWith two seats open, Jerry Brown can build a center-left bloc around Goodwin Liu that could shake up the staid Supreme Court.
By Cheryl Miller
7 minute read
June 18, 2014 | The Recorder
Baxter to Leave State Supreme Court at Year EndThe Central Valley Republican's retirement gives Gov. Jerry Brown a third seat to fill.
By Cheryl Miller and Scott Graham
5 minute read
June 13, 2014 | The Recorder
State Lawmakers Embrace Space Race. Plus: More Court Budget DramaIf Google gets into the space travel business, California lawmakers will have its back.
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
June 10, 2014 | The Recorder
Endorsement Vexes Yolo JudgesThe Alliance of California Judges went too far in its backing of lawyer John-Paul Brennan, several local jurists said. Still, Brennan's opponent, Yolo County Superior Court Commissioner Janene Beronio, won the seat.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 06, 2014 | The Recorder
Lawmakers Want to Clear Lane for Tesla Battery FactoryBill offers financial and regulatory incentives if Tesla chooses California for its plant.
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
June 04, 2014 | The Recorder
What Lawyers Learned on Election NightEndorsements matter in judge races, except when they don't. … And if your last name is Calderon, change it.
By Cheryl Miller
6 minute read
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