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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September 18, 2024 | The Recorder

US Senate Confirms Michelle Williams Court to California's Central District

The Los Angeles County Superior Court judge will be moving from the largest state trial court in the nation to a federal bench serving more than 19 million residents in seven counties.

By Cheryl Miller

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September 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Judge Rejects Students' Plea to Restart Golden Gate University's JD Program

The small San Francisco law school announced plans last year to move its remaining juris doctor candidates to two other schools, including one in Minnesota.

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September 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Governor OKs Test of Remote Appearances by Court Reporters in 2025

AB 3013 will temporarily allow court reporters to capture proceedings while working outside the courtroom—and maybe even outside the courthouse.

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September 16, 2024 | The Recorder

California High Court Denies Rehearing in Capital Case of Man Alleging Prosecutorial Misconduct

Four justices wrote that while allegations former Alameda County prosecutors rejected Black and Jewish jurors are "deeply troubling," a capital defendant should explore the claims in a habeas corpus proceeding.

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September 13, 2024 | The Recorder

Governor Signs Legislation Raising Lawyers' Licensing Fees by $88 in 2025

State bar leaders had sought a $125 fee hike, but generally praised the legislation signed by Gavin Newsom.

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September 11, 2024 | The Recorder

California Bar Wants to Offer Exam Score Boosts, Payments to Sample Test Guinea Pigs

The state bar this week asked the California Supreme Court to approve a plan to offer incentives to those willing to try out sample bar exam questions written by Kaplan.

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September 10, 2024 | The Recorder

San Mateo County Judge Disciplined for Denying Litigant's Testimony

Superior Court Judge Susan Greenberg was wrong on the law and violated judicial canons in a restraining order proceeding, the Commission on Judicial Performance said.

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September 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Business Groups Leverage California Ballot-Box Threats to Curb Plaintiffs' Power

Legislative deals to amend PAGA and California's lemon law were driven by interest groups who otherwise couldn't gain traction in California's Democratic-dominated Legislature.

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September 07, 2024 | The Recorder

Former Capitol Aide Accuses State Senator of Sexual Harassment

Chad Condit said state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil engaged in a sex-based quid pro quo. A lawyer for Alvarado-Gil said her former chief of staff's allegations are fabricated.

By Cheryl Miller

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September 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Defying State Law, LA Superior Court Expands Electronic Case Recording

Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner said the court must use electronic recording to overcome a "constitutional crisis" tied to a lack of available court reporters.

By Cheryl Miller

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