Cheryl Miller

October 30, 2006 | The Recorder

The California Medical Association has hired outgoing legislator Joe Dunn, who as a trial lawyer sued the pants off big pharma, breast-implant makers and others.No Subscription Required

By Cheryl Miller

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November 26, 2008 | The Recorder

The huge Eastern District hasn't had a female judge in its 42-year history (though it includes magistrates like Kimberly Mueller). President-elect Obama can change that — and he's already got a vacancy.

By Cheryl Miller

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September 22, 2006 | The Recorder

By a 12-3 vote, the Ninth Circuit upheld a state law aimed at curbing anti-union campaigns. Three prior rulings in the case had gone the other way.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

February 13, 2006 | The Recorder

Kevin Meenan is one of about 200 Republicans who belong to the left-leaning Consumer Attorneys of California. But he says he's not his own worst enemy.

By Cheryl Miller

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February 08, 2010 | The Recorder

After a Ninth Circuit panel dismissed a fifth meritless prison litigation appeal by Jerry Brown's office, the judges ordered sanctions. Lawyers for prisoners said Friday the state should pay $13,500.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 05, 2006 | The Recorder

The governor's appointments secretary told a gathering of Hispanic lawyers that the State Bar group is branding too many black and Latino candidates as "not qualified" or merely "qualified."

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

June 05, 2008 | The Recorder

Justices turn away request for stay, clearing way for marriages the evening of June 16. But some experts caution against being first in line.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

May 10, 2007 | Corporate Counsel

As expected, state lawmakers on Tuesday killed a bill aimed at curbing class actions in California. Lawyers and consumer group representatives had testified that the bill was a ploy to shift class action law in corporate defendants' favor. The bill's defeat ignited talk in the Capitol that the real intent of the legislation's backers is to pursue a similarly worded ballot measure. The chatter was fueled in part by an unusual public letter of support for the bill from the governor's policy research office.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

February 02, 2010 | The Recorder

The Sacramento County Superior Court judge doesn't shy from controversy, and he isn't shy about giving lawyers a piece of his mind.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

October 03, 2006 | Law.com

The governor vetoed a slew of measures over the weekend, including funding for civil interpreters and paid jury duty.

By Cheryl Miller

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