Cedra Mayfield is a litigation reporter with the Daily Report, the ALM newspaper in Atlanta. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @cedramayfield
May 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Cert Denied: Lawyer's Challenge of Appellate Court's 'Broad Power' Extinguished"[T]his is an issue of gravity warranting our review in this case only if Smith is correct that the Court of Appeals actually held that trial courts have such broad power," read a denial decision penned by Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson. "He is not."
By Cedra Mayfield
8 minute read
May 28, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Judges Keep Stepping Down From Jeff Davis' Election CaseAt least two Fulton County judges have recused from deciding a motion to stay certification of the statewide election of Jeff Davis to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
May 24, 2024 | Law.com
Josh Partington of Snell & Wilmer Is in Fact a Rock Star in the Office (and Out of It)The former (and now current) guitarist for Something Corporate talks about a path less traveled when it comes to landing in the Big Law arena.
By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield
1 minute read
May 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Runoff Set: Voters Will Decide Between These Judges and Hopefuls on June 18Following the May 21 nonpartisan primary election, at least five incumbent judges and more than a dozen judicial candidates are headed to runoff judicial elections on June 18.
By Cedra Mayfield
8 minute read
May 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online
In Photos: Incumbent Judges Dominate May 21 ElectionIncumbent judges retained their seats in 63% of the contested judicial races decide by voters in the May 21 nonpartisan primary election.
By Cedra Mayfield
12 minute read
May 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Meet the 3 Challengers Who Unseated Georgia Judges on May 21"I won the election and could not have done it without y'all," newly elected Clay County Magistrate and Probate Judge Mia Lee-Wallace told supporters online Tuesday evening.
By Cedra Mayfield
7 minute read
May 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Winners and Losers: Meet the Judges Elected in Georgia's 2024 Nonpartisan PrimaryMore than 30 challengers attempted to unseat Georgia judges in the May 21 nonpartisan primary election, but only three succeeded.
By Cedra Mayfield
7 minute read
May 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online
$400 a Day: Frivolous Litigation Leads to Sanction, About $10K Attorney Fees"Failure to remit the funds fully, completely and timely will result in the imposition of a sanction in the amount of $400 per day for each day full payment remains due, owing and unpaid," read Atlanta Judicial Circuit Judge Melynee Leftridge's order.
By Cedra Mayfield
6 minute read
May 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online
A Brilliant Georgia Judge and Judicial Pioneer Has Died"Her love of the law, her integrity, her wisdom and her independence were unmatched," said Georgia Court of Appeals Chief Judge Amanda Mercier. "She truly was a trailblazer."
By Cedra Mayfield
7 minute read
May 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Secretary of State Affirms Jeff Davis' Court of Appeals Candidacy, Sparks Appeal"Jeff Davis is not only qualified to be on the ballot—he's the most qualified candidate to serve," said Jeff Davis' campaign manager, Scott Paradise of Mine Creek Strategies. "That's why he'll win tomorrow."
By Cedra Mayfield
6 minute read