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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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July 08, 2024 | The Recorder

Alaska Federal Judge Resigns as Investigation Sustains Sexual Misconduct Complaint

In a 30-page order, the council said Joshua Kindred bombarded his clerks with hundreds of texts containing "crude, sexual, personal and vulgar messages" about his and their personal lives.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

July 02, 2024 | The Recorder

Latest Changes to Annual Lawyer Licensing Bill Would Raise Fees $88

"I'm not thrilled with the prospect of increasing my own fees," said Assemblymember Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, "but the reality is that if we don't approve this measure today, the state Supreme Court will be forced to set the licensing fees."

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

July 02, 2024 | The Recorder

Judge Dismisses Cannabis Companies' Suit Over Federal Marijuana Ban

U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni said the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in "Gonzales v. Raich" remains "binding precedent" in a case brought by Boies Schiller clients.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

July 01, 2024 | The Recorder

Los Angeles County Court Offers Buyouts in Response to Budget Cuts

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said the judicial branch is "committed to doing our part" to close California's $47 billion statewide budget deficit.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

July 01, 2024 | The Recorder

Amendments Drop Repeat-Players Restrictions From Arbitration Bill

Limits on solicitations to arbitrators faced opposition from arbitration companies and the business groups that use them.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

June 28, 2024 | The Recorder

Ex-L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer Testifies He Had No Knowledge of Litigation Collusion

Testifying at the State Bar Court trial of private attorney Michael Libman, Feuer said he didn't know until years later that lawyers working for his city attorney's office crafted a lawsuit meant only to serve as a favorable settlement vehicle.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

June 27, 2024 | The Recorder

Imprisoned Former Lawyer Points Finger at Ex-City Attorney Mike Feuer in LA Utility Scandal

Paul Paradis, testifying from a Colorado federal prison, told a State Bar Court that Feuer knew about plans to use a lawsuit over a botched utility billing system as a vehicle to settle litigation on terms favorable to Los Angeles.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

June 27, 2024 | The Recorder

David Rothman, Retired Judge and Judicial Ethicist, Dies at 87

Rothman "will ultimately be remembered for his unparalleled leadership in judicial education, particularly his contributions to judicial ethics," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

June 25, 2024 | The Recorder

Here's What's in the Proposed 'New PAGA' Law

Employers who take "reasonable steps" to comply with California's Labor Code can avoid hefty penalties for violations under the terms of proposed PAGA legislation heading toward the governor's desk.

By Cheryl Miller

6 minute read

June 24, 2024 | The Recorder

State Budget Deal Allows Court Remote Proceedings to Continue—For Now

A budget deal between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reflects court reporters' political clout in Sacramento.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read