Cheryl Miller

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.

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July 15, 2011 | The Recorder

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August 27, 2007 | Law.com

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

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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."

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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.

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October 12, 2006 | The Recorder

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

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December 18, 2007 | Law.com

The Sacramento County judge might be "sweet" and affable in chambers. But in the courtroom, he's all business.

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July 25, 2007 | The Recorder

Fuming over Attorney General Jerry Brown�s stance on greenhouse gas emissions, Senate Republicans have found a new way to let off steam.

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April 05, 2010 | The Recorder

Capital 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.

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June 04, 2010 | The Recorder

As 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

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