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
August 27, 2007 | Law.com
Courts, DOJ Surprised by Program CutsGov. 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
Tort Reform Leader Brings Class Action Over Towed CarFred 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's Lobby Shop Closed for RenovationFoley & 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
4 minute read
October 12, 2006 | The Recorder
Meet Jerry Brown [version 3.0]The former governor and current mayor is a lock to replace Bill Lockyer as California's attorney general. Oddly enough, that's good news for Detroit's automakers.No Subscription Required
By Cheryl Miller
10 minute read
December 18, 2007 | Law.com
Michael SweetThe Sacramento County judge might be "sweet" and affable in chambers. But in the courtroom, he's all business.
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
July 25, 2007 | The Recorder
Anger at AG Helps Stall State BudgetFuming over Attorney General Jerry Brown�s stance on greenhouse gas emissions, Senate Republicans have found a new way to let off steam.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
April 05, 2010 | The Recorder
Whistle-Blower Bill Extended to Court StaffCapital Accounts: If it's good for AOC employees to snitch on the boss, one lawmaker reasons, so too for other court employees. Not so fast, say judges.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 04, 2010 | The Recorder
Open Primary Could Empty Trial Lawyer WalletsAs Californians prepare to vote Tuesday on an initiative that would scrap partisan primaries for so-called open, "top two" elections, plaintiff lawyers are wrestling with their own political question:
By Cheryl Miller
5 minute read
November 15, 2007 | The Recorder
Heller Lawyer Named GC at State AgencyAdam Cole, who's been representing corporate policyholders, is moving to the regulatory side by taking a job with the state Department of Insurance.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 23, 2010 | The Recorder
Governor, Chief Moved Quickly on Court PickBy Cheryl Miller
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