Cheryl Miller

February 05, 2008 | Law.com

The Sacramento County judge was immersed in environmental law before the bench. But, given his trial assignment, it's good he's got some criminal law background too.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

September 18, 2007 | Law.com

A federal judge has dismissed California's global warming lawsuit against six automakers, saying the issues raised in the nuisance claim should be addressed by lawmakers and not the court. The state's first-of-its-kind lawsuit, filed by then-California Attorney General Bill Lockyer a year ago, sought to hold Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan and Toyota liable for the environmental harm their cars and trucks produce.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

April 14, 2008 | The Recorder

The AG's office says that's why it pulled its deputy off argument duty at the U.S. Supreme Court and handed the case (and $50,000) to a Georgetown prof.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

December 26, 2008 | The Recorder

Capital Accounts: Harris might feel like a worker bee if she opts for an Obama job, according to the psychic we sought out for insights into the events of 2009.

By Cheryl Miller

6 minute read

July 02, 2010 | The Recorder

Paul Zellerbach, who beat Riverside County's incumbent DA last month, is one of several judges to step away from the bench to run for another office.

By Cheryl Miller

7 minute read

March 14, 2007 | The Recorder

A fix for the state's Cunningham problem passed its first test in the state Assembly, clearing committee on a 5-2 vote.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

February 09, 2006 | Law.com

Creating a potential test case that could finally determine the reach of California's open-government laws into the judiciary, First Amendment advocates sued the Riverside County Superior Court on Tuesday to pry open a secret settlement struck with a former employee. The California First Amendment Coalition joined The Press-Enterprise newspaper in challenging the court's refusal to disclose terms of a 2005 settlement with Ann Loree, a former Riverside court commissioner.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

May 10, 2007 | National Law Journal

Foley & Lardner quietly mothballed its Sacramento lobby shop last month after the firm's last two government advocates left and launched their own practice. Foley's legal office in Sacramento remains open, but the vacancies in its lobbying wing come at a time when energy and health care -- two of the capital offices' main practices -- are hot topics in the Legislature.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

July 08, 2009 | The Recorder

A Senate bill would amend the civil rights act so that businesses can't be sued for giving discounts to laid-off and furloughed workers.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

February 22, 2006 | Law.com

The Commission on Judicial Performance charged Sonoma County Judge Elaine Rushing with telling lies and seeking to use her influence to avoid arrest. Separately, an Orange County judge was admonished for using court staff to run his rental business.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read