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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
October 2, 2023 | The Recorder
"We think this could be a very significant change in the law," said Mike Belote, a lobbyist for the California Defense Counsel.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
August 28, 2023 | The Recorder
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation in June to extend the use of video appearances in civil matters through 2025. Reaching consensus on remote technology in criminal cases has proven more elusive.
By Cheryl Miller
2 minute read
June 30, 2023 | The Recorder
Legislation that would allow courts to continue using video appearances in certain criminal proceedings after 2023 remains pending in the Legislature.
By Cheryl Miller
2 minute read
June 12, 2023 | The Recorder
Concord Law School at Purdue Global posted a higher pass rate on the February bar exam among first-time test-takers than American Bar Association-approved schools, according to statistics released by the state bar.
By Cheryl Miller
2 minute read
May 31, 2023 | The Recorder
"Unless the Legislature starts feeling the urgency of the upcoming July 1 sunset there might be a gap in the remote authorization," said state Sen. Tom Umberg.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
May 22, 2023 | The Recorder
While one recent survey found legal professionals have confidence in AI's reliability, the American Bar Association has urged lawyers and courts to address the technology's potential pitfalls.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
March 7, 2023 | The Recorder
Lawmakers appeared to support continued, limited use of video appearances in some court matters but electronic recording still faces significant opposition from court reporters and their labor unions.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
February 22, 2023 | The Recorder
State Sen. Susan Rubio plans to carry legislation expanding the use of electronic recording in California's courts, Capitol sources say. Certified court reporters and their labor union are preparing to fight the bill.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
September 19, 2022 | The Recorder
Magistrate Judge Douglas McCormick will allow the plaintiffs to amend another claim before deciding the fate of the proposed class action.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
August 24, 2022 | The Recorder
New language would require parties in juvenile delinquency and civil commitment proceedings to go to court for hearings instead of appearing remotely. The Judicial Council and county sheriffs say that's a bad idea.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
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