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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September 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Innovation vs. Regulation Debate Reaches Gov. Gavin Newsom as AI Bills Hit His Desk

Among the bills before the governor is SB 1047, a closely watched measure that would require the largest generative AI developers to ensure their products will not cause significant physical or financial harm.

By Cheryl Miller

6 minute read

August 29, 2024 | The Recorder

Bill Setting New Rules for California Neutrals Heads to Governor's Desk

Legislation backed by plaintiffs lawyers would place new disclosure requirements on neutrals and create an arbitration certification program through the state bar.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

August 29, 2024 | The Recorder

California State Judges to Receive 2.6% Pay Hike

Recent salary increases negotiated by some California state workers mean statutory pay hikes for judges.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

August 27, 2024 | The Recorder

Lemon Law Bill Clears Policy Committee Vote Amid Complaints From Legislators, Automakers

State Sen. Angelique Ashby, D-Sacramento, said she felt "100% jammed" by last-minute legislation to overhaul California's auto lemon law bill.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

August 22, 2024 | The Recorder

Argentine Attorney's Uber Lawsuit Gets Lift From California Supreme Court

In answering the Ninth Circuit's question about the economic loss rule, the court addressed the line separating tort law and contract law.

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3 minute read

August 22, 2024 | The Recorder

California Supreme Court Affirms $2.5M Discovery Sanction Against Los Angeles

In a unanimous ruling, the court held that judges have a broad, although not limitless, authority under statute to impose reasonable sanctions for discovery misconduct.

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4 minute read

August 20, 2024 | The Recorder

Here's What's in the Proposed California Lemon Law Legislation

A deal between General Motors and the plaintiffs bar lobby would make it tougher for defective-car owners and their lawyers to sue automakers for civil penalties.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

August 19, 2024 | The Recorder

9th Circuit Lifts Portions of Injunction Blocking California's Kids Online Safety Law

A three-judge panel agreed that some reporting language in the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is unconstitutional. But the district court should not have blocked other provisions, the judges said.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read