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
July 08, 2024 | The Recorder
Alaska Federal Judge Resigns as Investigation Sustains Sexual Misconduct ComplaintIn a 30-page order, the council said Joshua Kindred bombarded his clerks with hundreds of texts containing "crude, sexual, personal and vulgar messages" about his and their personal lives.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
July 02, 2024 | The Recorder
Latest Changes to Annual Lawyer Licensing Bill Would Raise Fees $88"I'm not thrilled with the prospect of increasing my own fees," said Assemblymember Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, "but the reality is that if we don't approve this measure today, the state Supreme Court will be forced to set the licensing fees."
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
July 02, 2024 | The Recorder
Judge Dismisses Cannabis Companies' Suit Over Federal Marijuana BanU.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni said the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in "Gonzales v. Raich" remains "binding precedent" in a case brought by Boies Schiller clients.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
July 01, 2024 | The Recorder
Los Angeles County Court Offers Buyouts in Response to Budget CutsChief Justice Patricia Guerrero said the judicial branch is "committed to doing our part" to close California's $47 billion statewide budget deficit.
By Cheryl Miller
2 minute read
July 01, 2024 | The Recorder
Amendments Drop Repeat-Players Restrictions From Arbitration BillLimits on solicitations to arbitrators faced opposition from arbitration companies and the business groups that use them.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 28, 2024 | The Recorder
Ex-L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer Testifies He Had No Knowledge of Litigation CollusionTestifying at the State Bar Court trial of private attorney Michael Libman, Feuer said he didn't know until years later that lawyers working for his city attorney's office crafted a lawsuit meant only to serve as a favorable settlement vehicle.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 27, 2024 | The Recorder
Imprisoned Former Lawyer Points Finger at Ex-City Attorney Mike Feuer in LA Utility ScandalPaul Paradis, testifying from a Colorado federal prison, told a State Bar Court that Feuer knew about plans to use a lawsuit over a botched utility billing system as a vehicle to settle litigation on terms favorable to Los Angeles.
By Cheryl Miller
4 minute read
June 27, 2024 | The Recorder
David Rothman, Retired Judge and Judicial Ethicist, Dies at 87Rothman "will ultimately be remembered for his unparalleled leadership in judicial education, particularly his contributions to judicial ethics," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
June 25, 2024 | The Recorder
Here's What's in the Proposed 'New PAGA' LawEmployers who take "reasonable steps" to comply with California's Labor Code can avoid hefty penalties for violations under the terms of proposed PAGA legislation heading toward the governor's desk.
By Cheryl Miller
6 minute read
June 24, 2024 | The Recorder
State Budget Deal Allows Court Remote Proceedings to Continue—For NowA budget deal between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reflects court reporters' political clout in Sacramento.
By Cheryl Miller
3 minute read
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