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
July 12, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pro Se Litigant Bests Toyota in 9th Circuit Trademark BattleA pro se litigant took on Toyota and won Thursday when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that her family business's domain names, buy-a-lexus.com and buyorleaselexus.com, did not infringe on the auto giant's trademark.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
February 11, 2011 | The Recorder
Capital Accounts: Rebel Judges Get Seat at Backroom Budget TalksBy Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
January 09, 2007 | The Recorder
Judicial Profile: Jerilyn BorackJudge Jerilyn Borack followed her sister to a TV audition, and to law school. So she can thank her for two of her three careers (so far).
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
February 24, 2011 | The Recorder
Two Lawmakers Demand Vickrey Be FiredAOC director's "staggering mismanagement" requires his removal, legislators wrote in letter to Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
October 05, 2006 | Law.com
Five Indicted in HP Scandal, but Former GC Escapes ChargesFormer Hewlett-Packard GC Ann Baskins, CEO Mark Hurd and former security chief Anthony Gentilucci escaped criminal charges Wednesday, but state prosecutors charged five others in connection with the company's boardroom spying scandal. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer filed felony charges against former Chairwoman Patricia Dunn; ousted HP senior counsel and ethics director Kevin Hunsaker; private investigator Ronald DeLia; records dealer Joseph DePante; and Bryan Wagner, who did work for DePante.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
November 29, 2006 | Law.com
McKenna Goes LongWith two new hires, McKenna Long & Aldridge says it's serious about breaking into Sacramento's lawyer-lobbying market. In recent years, a handful of national firms have tried the same move, with most falling short.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 13, 2009 | Law.com
Ford Explorer Settlement Called a FlopJust 75 Ford Explorer owners -- out of a possible 1 million -- have redeemed discount coupons secured as part of 2007's four-state legal settlement, according to a new report. Under terms of the deal, owners of Explorers built between 1990 and 2001 could claim $500 toward the purchase of a new Explorer or $300 to buy a different Ford, Lincoln or Mercury model. The offer was meant to settle claims in California, Connecticut, Illinois and Texas that the Explorer was prone to dangerous rollovers.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 07, 2007 | Law.com
Judge Picks Should Be Ready SoonSharon Majors-Lewis, the governor's judicial appointments secretary, says her office chose to fill vacancies before new slots.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
May 25, 2006 | The Recorder
Candidates Take Back Seat in Senate RaceIn what's shaping up as a pivotal contest, trial lawyers and tort reformers have spent almost $700,000 opposing and supporting two of the Democrats vying to represent the 10th Senate District.
By Cheryl Miller
6 minute read
September 17, 2009 | The Recorder
Governor's Prison Plan Said to Fall Way ShortDays before Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils his plan to reform California prisons, early word is that the three-judge panel mandating change will not be impressed. At all.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read