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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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June 27, 2014 | The Recorder

A Wild Ride for Transport Apps

Uber and the others got the jump on competitors and regulators—but now they're nipping at their wheels.

By Cheryl Miller

9 minute read

June 26, 2014 | The Recorder

Tech Lobby Kills Data Broker Bill

Measure's author refused entreaties from Internet groups to rewrite it as an antistalking bill.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

June 24, 2014 | The Recorder

Tech Lobby Smothers Consumer Bills

Pair of measures sought by plaintiffs bar would have made it easier to sue over ZIP code collection practices and defective electronics.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

June 23, 2014 | The Recorder

S.F. City Attorney Threatens Parking-Spot Auction Apps

Dennis Herrera fires off cease-and-desist letters at MonkeyParking and two other developers, saying the apps violate bans on leasing public parking spots.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

June 20, 2014 | The Recorder

Justices Skeptical in Health Care Data Breach Case

Plaintiffs seeking damages after a computer theft from Sutter Medical Foundation faced tough questions from the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

June 20, 2014 | The Recorder

For Governor, a Chance to Remake High Court

With two seats open, Jerry Brown can build a center-left bloc around Goodwin Liu that could shake up the staid Supreme Court.

By Cheryl Miller

7 minute read

June 18, 2014 | The Recorder

Baxter to Leave State Supreme Court at Year End

The Central Valley Republican's retirement gives Gov. Jerry Brown a third seat to fill.

By Cheryl Miller and Scott Graham

5 minute read

June 13, 2014 | The Recorder

State Lawmakers Embrace Space Race. Plus: More Court Budget Drama

If Google gets into the space travel business, California lawmakers will have its back.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

June 10, 2014 | The Recorder

Endorsement Vexes Yolo Judges

The Alliance of California Judges went too far in its backing of lawyer John-Paul Brennan, several local jurists said. Still, Brennan's opponent, Yolo County Superior Court Commissioner Janene Beronio, won the seat.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

June 06, 2014 | The Recorder

Lawmakers Want to Clear Lane for Tesla Battery Factory

Bill offers financial and regulatory incentives if Tesla chooses California for its plant.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read