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
September 16, 2024 | The Recorder
California High Court Denies Rehearing in Capital Case of Man Alleging Prosecutorial MisconductFour 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.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
September 13, 2024 | The Recorder
Governor Signs Legislation Raising Lawyers' Licensing Fees by $88 in 2025State bar leaders had sought a $125 fee hike, but generally praised the legislation signed by Gavin Newsom.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
September 11, 2024 | The Recorder
California Bar Wants to Offer Exam Score Boosts, Payments to Sample Test Guinea PigsThe 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.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
September 10, 2024 | The Recorder
San Mateo County Judge Disciplined for Denying Litigant's TestimonySuperior Court Judge Susan Greenberg was wrong on the law and violated judicial canons in a restraining order proceeding, the Commission on Judicial Performance said.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
September 09, 2024 | The Recorder
Business Groups Leverage California Ballot-Box Threats to Curb Plaintiffs' PowerLegislative 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.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
September 07, 2024 | The Recorder
Former Capitol Aide Accuses State Senator of Sexual HarassmentChad 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
3 minute read
September 05, 2024 | The Recorder
Defying State Law, LA Superior Court Expands Electronic Case RecordingLos 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
5 minute read
September 04, 2024 | The Recorder
Big Law Lawyers Ready to Drop Big Dollars at SF, LA Events for Kamala HarrisThe events this week featuring former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates are expected to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the presidential candidate who honed her legal and political chops in California.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
September 03, 2024 | The Recorder
Innovation vs. Regulation Debate Reaches Gov. Gavin Newsom as AI Bills Hit His DeskAmong 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 DeskLegislation 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
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