Cheryl Miller

January 10, 2008 | Corporate Counsel

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel gave San Francisco the green light Wednesday to enforce its new employer-funded health care program, staying a district court's ruling that the ordinance is pre-empted by federal law. The stay means San Francisco companies with 50 or more employees must now spend a minimum amount on private or city-provided health care coverage for their workers. A similar mandate on smaller employers goes into effect on April 1.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

March 21, 2006 | The Recorder

An Assembly committee is taking up a measure by state Sen. Kevin Murray that would allow private judges to redact and seal records in divorce proceedings.

By Cheryl Miller

6 minute read

December 01, 2006 | The Recorder

Seeking greater engagement, the California Judicial Council may officially encourage jurors to ask their own questions.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

January 20, 2011 | The Recorder

Findings called "disturbing" by State Sen. Mark Leno, who was among those requesting a probe of practices in Marin and Sacramento Counties.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

March 11, 2008 | Law.com

No highfalutin words. Few delays in trials. Want to know how the Sacramento County Superior Court judge likes things? Oh, he's not shy about telling you.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

August 07, 2008 | The Recorder

The state personnel office says the governor's pay-cut order means state attorneys won't get paid anything until an accord is reached.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

May 12, 2008 | The Recorder

Patrons hurt at one of California's 57 tribal casinos may find they are out of luck: Some tribes can't be sued, while others decide who wins. How'd trial lawyers let that happen?

By Cheryl Miller

6 minute read

June 30, 2008 | The Recorder

Alleged cop killer Marco Topete wants the entire Yolo County bench recused, saying the judges colluded with sheriff's deputies who left their posts to pack the courtroom for the arraignment.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

June 26, 2006 | Law.com

An inconclusive legal opinion released Thursday by the California Judges Association will probably disappoint members angry over a controversial proposal that would force judges back into the classroom. Attorneys for Munger, Tolles & Olson, hired by the CJA, said in a memo that the Judicial Council appears to have the administrative authority to require judges to complete continuing education coursework -- and that the proposed rule changes would also probably pass constitutional muster.

By Cheryl Miller

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May 22, 2007 | Corporate Counsel

Some lobbyists have law degrees but don't practice. Others litigate as well as lobby. That co-mingling of professions raises practical questions about potential conflicts. Enter Raymond LeBov. The former long-time chief lobbyist for the Judicial Council of California is launching two new classes called Lobbying for Lawyers, which will explore the basics of influencing politicians and agencies while complying with state and professional rules.

By Cheryl Miller

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