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
April 14, 2008 | The Recorder
Labor Case Had Brown WorriedThe AG's office says that's why it pulled its deputy off argument duty at the U.S. Supreme Court and handed the case (and $50,000) to a Georgetown prof.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
December 26, 2008 | The Recorder
Sacto Soothsayer Urges Caution for KamalaCapital Accounts: Harris might feel like a worker bee if she opts for an Obama job, according to the psychic we sought out for insights into the events of 2009.
By Cheryl Miller
6 minute read
July 02, 2010 | The Recorder
'Judge' Title Scores With VotersPaul Zellerbach, who beat Riverside County's incumbent DA last month, is one of several judges to step away from the bench to run for another office.
By Cheryl Miller
7 minute read
March 14, 2007 | The Recorder
Sentencing Bill Clears Another HurdleA fix for the state's Cunningham problem passed its first test in the state Assembly, clearing committee on a 5-2 vote.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
February 09, 2006 | Law.com
Court Employee's Settlement Creates Test Case for Calif. Judicial BranchCreating a potential test case that could finally determine the reach of California's open-government laws into the judiciary, First Amendment advocates sued the Riverside County Superior Court on Tuesday to pry open a secret settlement struck with a former employee. The California First Amendment Coalition joined The Press-Enterprise newspaper in challenging the court's refusal to disclose terms of a 2005 settlement with Ann Loree, a former Riverside court commissioner.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
May 10, 2007 | National Law Journal
Foley's Lobby Shop Closed for RenovationFoley & Lardner quietly mothballed its Sacramento lobby shop last month after the firm's last two government advocates left and launched their own practice. Foley's legal office in Sacramento remains open, but the vacancies in its lobbying wing come at a time when energy and health care -- two of the capital offices' main practices -- are hot topics in the Legislature.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 08, 2009 | The Recorder
Unruh Update Would Target Furlough DealsA Senate bill would amend the civil rights act so that businesses can't be sued for giving discounts to laid-off and furloughed workers.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
February 22, 2006 | Law.com
CJP: Judge Abused Position in DUI ArrestThe Commission on Judicial Performance charged Sonoma County Judge Elaine Rushing with telling lies and seeking to use her influence to avoid arrest. Separately, an Orange County judge was admonished for using court staff to run his rental business.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 03, 2011 | The Recorder
Courthouse Construction Estimates Break New GroundThe seven-courtroom Arnason Justice Center in Pittsburg cost $65 million. But the AOC says it may need $26 million for a one-room courthouse in a 200-person town.
By Cheryl Miller
9 minute read
June 13, 2006 | Law.com
Lawmakers Hike Bench Pay, Add JudgesBudget deal calls for an 8.5 percent raise, spread over two years but on top of annual cost of living increases � plus 25 new bench seats.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
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