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
January 28, 2011 | The Recorder
Capital Accounts: New Chief Won't Need Appointment to Talk About AppointmentsBy Cheryl Miller
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May 09, 2007 | The Recorder
Seeking Dues, Bar Gets Slap on WristOn learning that the State Bar was still collecting fees meant to pay for a building that's already paid off, peeved lawmakers order refunds � and turn down a requested dues increase.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
November 12, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer
Calif. Gov., AG Sue Over Vehicle EmissionsIn an unusual show of unity, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown on Thursday sued to force federal regulators to act on California's request to curb vehicles' greenhouse gas emissions.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
December 31, 2009 | The Recorder
Major Changes Are Coming to Minors' CasesNew statewide rules will govern how judges calculate fees for cases brought on a child's behalf. Bruce Brusavich, a plaintiff lawyer who worked on the rules, said some judges were too tight-fisted.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 16, 2010 | The Recorder
They Might Be ChiefThe Recorder takes a closer look at eight individuals with a reasonable shot at succeeding Ronald George, including Andrea Hoch, the governor's legal affairs secretary.
By Mike McKee and Cheryl Miller
8 minute read
April 04, 2006 | Law.com
Judicial Profile: Alan PerkinsThe former defense litigator enjoys the immediacy he experiences as a Sacramento County Superior Court judge.
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
March 08, 2006 | The Recorder
Interpreters Sought for Civil CasesA bill backed by the Judicial Council would help non-English speakers appearing in traffic, small claims and other civil departments. But the money to pay for it may be lost in translation.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
January 29, 2007 | The Recorder
County Counsel Have Debts, TooLawyers are pushing to be eligible for student loan relief, just like public defenders and DAs. One problem: The six-year-old state program has never been funded.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
August 13, 2009 | Law.com
Calif. Court Worker Says He Was Forced Out for Leaking Cost of Judicial ConferenceAn 11-year veteran of California's Administrative Office of the Courts said he was forced out of his job last month after admitting that he leaked information about a pricey judicial conference to the media. Jack Urquhart, a senior court services analyst, said he acted out of frustration with significant costs racked up for an annual meeting in June. After telling a supervisor what he had done, Urquhart said, he was ushered to the human resources department and told that retirement was his only option.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 26, 2011 | Law.com
Brown Disappoints Some Latinos with Choice of Liu for Supreme CourtThe Berkeley Law professor would be the fourth Asian-American on a court without a Latino or African-American -- or any Southern Californians.
By Kate Moser and Cheryl Miller
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