Cheryl Miller

May 15, 2024 | The Recorder

Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez said the governor's proposed budget cuts threaten to shorten the hours courthouses are open to the public.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

May 14, 2024 | The Recorder

Following Tuesday's confirmations, the Judicial Council announced it will expand a mentorship program for aspiring appellate justices to include attorneys interested in becoming research counsel in the state's courts of appeal.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

May 13, 2024 | The Recorder

The governor's cutback plans must still be approved by the Legislature, which has pushed for more funding for court reporters and interpreters.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

May 10, 2024 | The Recorder

The jurist took a mostly light approach to the turmoil engulfing college campuses. "Who would have thought that USC would be a hotbed of student protest and activism?" Liu asked in his second commencement speech at the law school.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

May 10, 2024 | The Recorder

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the cuts are part of the "reality" of dealing with a $27.6 billion budget deficit.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

May 08, 2024 | The Recorder

An attorney for Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats said the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act poses significant harm if it's left on the November ballot. California justices seemed skeptical of that argument.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

May 06, 2024 | The Recorder

While ignorance may generally be no excuse when it comes to the law, there are some exceptions when enforcing California's labor laws, the high court held.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

May 06, 2024 | The Recorder

The 1,337 soon-to-be lawyers reflect a traditionally wide range in geographical and educational backgrounds.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

May 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave interim appointments to four candidates who were elected to judgeships in March. The appointments allow them to serve as judges before their terms begin in January.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

May 03, 2024 | The Recorder

The state bar said cold temperatures, long bathroom lines and other issues that occurred at the Cow Palace testing site did not impact applicants' scores.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read