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
October 19, 2023 | The Recorder
Newsom Names Second Round of Judicial Appointees for OctoberThe appointees include California Deputy Attorney General Gary Rowe, who will serve as a judge in Los Angeles County.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
October 18, 2023 | The Recorder
Eastman Tells State Bar Court He Never Advised Pence to Reject Biden ElectorsFacing possible disbarment, attorney John Eastman said he was only exploring legal options with the nation's leaders leading up to the Jan. 6. 2021, electoral vote count, not advocating for election results to be tossed out.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
October 16, 2023 | The Recorder
New Law Will Raise Dollar Caps on Limited Civil Cases, Small ClaimsWhile supporters said it's past time to raise the dollar limits on smaller-scale litigation, opponents argued a new law will make it more difficult for some consumers to find attorneys who will take their cases.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
October 13, 2023 | The Recorder
Chief Judge in Sacramento Set to Take Senior Status Next Year"I think lawyers and [state] judges from all over are going to be clamoring for that seat," criminal defense and white-collar attorney Mark Reichel said.
By Alaina Lancaster | Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
October 12, 2023 | Law.com
Cannabis Lawsuit Law/Mandelbaum Barrett's Cannabis Chair/MedMen's Suit/Hemp Case Guilty PleasCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that will allow licensed cannabis operators to sue unlicensed competitors.
By Cheryl Miller
7 minute read
October 11, 2023 | The Recorder
Newsom Signs Bill Curbing Arbitration-Appeal Stays Into LawThe governor also signed legislation that will maintain current levels of lawyer licensing fees and give city attorneys and county counsel more authority to pursue Labor Code violations.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
October 10, 2023 | The Recorder
Lafayette Attorney Indicted for Role in Alleged DC Solar Ponzi SchemeAri J. Lauer has also been named in a securities fraud suit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
October 10, 2023 | The Recorder
Newsom Signs Bill Creating 26 Unfunded Trial Court JudgeshipsThe judgeships, when funded, will be allocated to courts around the state based on the Judicial Council's needs study.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
October 05, 2023 | The Recorder
Judge Jumps to Neighboring Court After Six Weeks on the BenchOn Aug. 24, David Hood was sworn in as a judge of the Merced County Superior Court. On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom named him to the Stanislaus County Superior Court amid a round of 15 trial court appointments around the state.
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
October 05, 2023 | Law.com
California Psychedelics/Rescheduling FOIA Suit/Axel Bernabe's New Role/A Massachusetts Regulator SuesWhen it comes to legalizing psychedelics, "There's actually lots of approaches to be tried," said Eric Munevar, campaign director for the California Psilocybin Initiative 2024. "You want pressure coming from all sides of society on something like this."
By Cheryl Miller
10 minute read
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