Cheryl Miller

April 19, 2006 | Law.com

Chevron Corp. has pumped $1.5 million over the last six weeks into Californians for Sensible Lawsuit Reform, a committee financing an initiative that would shield manufacturers from punitive damages if their products complied with applicable state and federal rules. Chevron and other oil companies have paid millions of dollars to settle claims related to the fuel additive known as MTBE, which refiners have contended they added to their supplies with the blessing of air pollution regulators.

By Cheryl Miller

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February 09, 2011 | The Recorder

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April 29, 2011 | The Recorder

Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Noreen Evans said to expect a bill soon, but trial lawyers aren't optimistic.

By Cheryl Miller

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July 31, 2006 | The Recorder

After months of heated debate and the receipt of hundreds of comments, the California Judges Association has come out against mandatory continuing education classes sought by the Judicial Council.

By Cheryl Miller

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August 09, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

SACRAMENTO ? Tweeting jurors beware. Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday signed legislation that will admonish jury members not to mix their civic duty with social media during trials.

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June 23, 2011 | The Recorder

The inquiry from the CJP's Victoria Henley has surprised judges who thought the matter was settled.

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May 10, 2006 | Law.com

In the annual budget dance, California court leaders want a handy budget-boosting tool applied to the entire judiciary budget. But labor leaders say the AOC can't be trusted with more money.

By Cheryl Miller

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September 27, 2011 | The Recorder

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May 11, 2006 | Law.com

Chevron Corp. and its allies dropped plans for a ballot measure curbing punitive damages after legislators agreed to address concerns about MTBE suits.

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May 26, 2006 | The Recorder

California's tort liability system comes in for sharp criticism from corporate lawyers.

By Cheryl Miller

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