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Cheryl Miller

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

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August 28, 2007 | Law.com

Governor Appoints Two to Judicial Watchdog

The 11-member Commission on Judicial Performance is still waiting for two other appointments.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

April 27, 2009 | The Recorder

Courts May Close Doors Once a Month

Court officials say shutting the doors, even if many employees are still at work, would cut security costs. And, Chief Justice Ronald George said, it will show there "is no fat left."

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

February 25, 2011 | The Recorder

Capital Accounts: Brown Sees No Shortage of Bench Vetters

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

October 13, 2009 | Law.com

California Gov. Validates Same-Sex Marriages

In a big win for gay rights groups, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Sunday declaring that same-sex marriages performed outside of California prior to the passage of Proposition 8 are legally valid in the Golden State. The new law also clarifies that same-sex couples who married in another state after Nov. 5, 2008, must be given the same rights and benefits as opposite-sex spouses, although their unions will not be called marriages.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

July 12, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pro Se Litigant Bests Toyota in 9th Circuit Trademark Battle

A pro se litigant took on Toyota and won Thursday when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that her family business's domain names, buy-a-lexus.com and buyorleaselexus.com, did not infringe on the auto giant's trademark.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

February 11, 2011 | The Recorder

Capital Accounts: Rebel Judges Get Seat at Backroom Budget Talks

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

January 09, 2007 | The Recorder

Judicial Profile: Jerilyn Borack

Judge Jerilyn Borack followed her sister to a TV audition, and to law school. So she can thank her for two of her three careers (so far).

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

February 24, 2011 | The Recorder

Two Lawmakers Demand Vickrey Be Fired

AOC director's "staggering mismanagement" requires his removal, legislators wrote in letter to Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

October 05, 2006 | Law.com

Five Indicted in HP Scandal, but Former GC Escapes Charges

Former Hewlett-Packard GC Ann Baskins, CEO Mark Hurd and former security chief Anthony Gentilucci escaped criminal charges Wednesday, but state prosecutors charged five others in connection with the company's boardroom spying scandal. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer filed felony charges against former Chairwoman Patricia Dunn; ousted HP senior counsel and ethics director Kevin Hunsaker; private investigator Ronald DeLia; records dealer Joseph DePante; and Bryan Wagner, who did work for DePante.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

November 29, 2006 | Law.com

McKenna Goes Long

With two new hires, McKenna Long & Aldridge says it's serious about breaking into Sacramento's lawyer-lobbying market. In recent years, a handful of national firms have tried the same move, with most falling short.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read