Cheryl Miller

December 09, 2005 | Law.com

The California Commission on Judicial Performance has taken the unusual step of publicly seeking the ouster of a Superior Court judge allegedly stricken with a degenerative brain disease. The judicial watchdog agency on Wednesday said Los Angeles Judge Rodney Nelson has a disability -- likely permanent -- that "seriously interferes" with his ability to serve on the bench. Judicial sources with knowledge of the situation said Nelson began exhibiting signs of forgetfulness earlier this year.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

August 06, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Alameda County, Calif.'s public defenders on Monday stopped taking many out-of-custody misdemeanor and probation violation cases, citing the expected loss of 14 attorneys through layoffs on Sept. 4.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

August 23, 2011 | The Recorder

The bar suggests charging for case management conferences, while Niall McCarthy of Consumer Attorneys says his group is working on a variety of solutions.

By Cheryl Miller

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January 13, 2009 | The Recorder

The Fourth District Court of Appeal said Honda has to defend itself on claims that it misled a buyer when it said he'd get 48 miles to the gallon.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

October 06, 2006 | The Recorder

A rape defendant in Santa Barbara persuaded the court of appeal to boot a deputy DA, with the court agreeing her self-published novel tracks the real-life case too closely.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

December 05, 2007 | Law.com

In a ruling cheered by cities and counties around the state, the California Supreme Court has held that government contractors must give local agencies a chance to settle their legal beefs before suing for breach of contract. The court's unanimous decision clarifies the path public contractors must follow in seeking damages. The state's appellate courts had issued conflicting rulings on the issue since the Legislature enacted laws governing claims against local entities in 1963.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

July 15, 2011 | The Recorder

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

August 27, 2007 | Law.com

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger removes funding for conservatorship reforms, toxics enforcement and $5-an-hour raises for court-appointed lawyers.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

August 14, 2009 | Law.com

Fred Hiestand says he's out for justice. Others say he's just out of his mind. The man whose name is synonymous with tort reform -- he's the Civil Justice Association of California's general counsel -- has filed a class action against the city of Sacramento, the city's police chief, city police officers and a tow truck company for towing his car after he left it in a no-parking zone. Hiestand has pledged to give any award money left over from paying his costs to "fighting frivolous class action lawsuits."

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

May 10, 2007 | Law.com

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

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