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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December 04, 2023 | The Recorder

'Orwellian' or 'Brazenly Remorseless': 4 Takeaways From Closing Arguments in John Eastman's State Bar Trial

Eastman says he's the victim of a politically motivated prosecution. The state bar says Eastman could endanger the public if he's not disbarred. A State Bar Court judge will decide who's right early next year.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

December 01, 2023 | The Recorder

Citing Another Judicial Vacancy, Chief Judge Announces 'Emergency' Plan for Fresno Federal Courthouse

Many civil cases filed in Fresno's federal court "likely will not be tried," after one of courthouse's two judges was elevated to the U.S. Circuit Court for the Ninth Circuit.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

November 30, 2023 | Law.com

NY Licensing Settlement / Georgia License Skirmish / Harris Beach's Cannabis Co-Lead / Trulieve Wrongful Death Suit

New York regulators have agreed to settle a lawsuit by veterans who challenged the Empire State's cannabis-licensing program. Will the recreational-use market finally be able to get off the ground?

By Cheryl Miller

11 minute read

November 29, 2023 | The Recorder

California Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Anti-Tax Initiative

Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats have asked the court to keep the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act off next November's ballot.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

November 27, 2023 | The Recorder

State Bar Charges Bay Area Defense Attorney With Misconduct

David Jonathan Cohen of Bay Area Criminal Lawyers denied the charges against him and questioned the state bar's motivation in bringing them.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

November 27, 2023 | The Recorder

Retired Judge Warned Against Moonlighting for Out-of-State Attorney General

A retired judge still serving on temporary court assignments risks violating judicial canons by taking a government affairs job, an ethics panel said Monday.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

November 22, 2023 | The Recorder

Former Deputy Public Defender Ash Kalra Named Chair of Assembly Judiciary Committee

In his seven years in the Legislature, Kalra has worked to amend criminal justice procedures and to enact labor-friendly measures.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

November 20, 2023 | The Recorder

PG&E Shielded From Class Action Over 2019 Blackouts, California Supreme Court Says

Writing for the high court, Justice Goodwin Liu said that while a $2.5 billion class action against PG&E is preempted, a more "narrowly tailored" suit targeting negligent utilities that shut power may survive.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

November 16, 2023 | The Recorder

Proposal for Bar Exam Alternative Goes to California Supreme Court

State Bar trustees endorsed a proposal that could eventually allow law school graduates to obtain their law licenses without taking the bar exam.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read