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
August 09, 2023 | The Recorder
Report Clears Former State Bar Chair in Girardi Conflict ProbeSean SeLegue resigned from the state bar board of trustees in December knowing, he said, that an investigation would ultimately "show that I had complied with all relevant laws and policies."
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
August 09, 2023 | The Recorder
Working Group Drafts Potential Licensing Alternative to California Bar ExamAn initial proposal drafted behind closed doors calls for supervised law practice and demonstrated proof of legal knowledge and competence by bar applicants.
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
August 07, 2023 | The Recorder
Eastman Asks California Bar Court to Delay His Disciplinary ProceedingsEastman's attorney said the state bar's disciplinary case should be put on hold while the indictment of former President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol plays out in Washington.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
August 04, 2023 | The Recorder
Orange County Judge Arrested in Connection With Wife's DeathJeffrey Ferguson, elected to the Orange County bench in 2014, was being held after Sheryl Ferguson was found dead at an Anaheim residence.
By Cheryl Miller
2 minute read
August 03, 2023 | Law.com
Mastercard's Warning/Track-and-Trace Lawsuit Revived/Cannabis Bar's New Director/Hemp Suit in ArkansasWelcome back to Higher Law, our weekly briefing on all things cannabis. I'm Cheryl Miller, reporting for Law.com from Sacramento. This week we're…
By Cheryl Miller
10 minute read
August 02, 2023 | The Recorder
California Falls Short on Tracking Illegal Cannabis, Appellate Court SaysA Fourth District Court of Appeal panel said the state hasn't met its legal obligations to create a database that flags potentially illegal cannabis sales.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
July 31, 2023 | The Recorder
California Supreme Court Backs USC in Student Discipline CaseThe justices unanimously said students don't have an absolute right to confront their accusers in in-person disciplinary proceedings at private schools.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 31, 2023 | The Recorder
California Gov. Newsom Appoints 17 Trial Court JudgesGavin Newsom's latest round of judicial appointments fills vacancies in 12 superior courts.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 21, 2023 | The Recorder
California Supreme Court to Weigh Civility Requirements for LawyersThe state bar sent the court proposed rule changes that would subject rude lawyers to discipline.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
July 20, 2023 | Law.com
Psilocybin Initiative/NY Licenses/Cannabis Attorney Moves/New Mexico License RevocationAs California's Legislature considers a psychedelics bill, psilocybin proponents push a 2024 initiative.
By Cheryl Miller
8 minute read
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