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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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April 14, 2008 | The Recorder

Labor Case Had Brown Worried

The 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 Kamala

Capital 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 Voters

Paul 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 Hurdle

A 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 Branch

Creating 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 Renovation

Foley & 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 Deals

A 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 Arrest

The 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 Ground

The 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 Judges

Budget 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