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Cedra Mayfield

Cedra Mayfield

Cedra Mayfield is a litigation reporter with the Daily Report, the ALM newspaper in Atlanta. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @cedramayfield

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April 25, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Judges Discuss 'Cost of Living' Pay Raises, New Judgeships

"The cost of living increases for not only judges, but the entirety of the judicial staff and state paid employees. It's really something that was somewhat unexpected, but very well received," said Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice David E. Nahmias.

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April 25, 2022 | Daily Report Online

'Some Frustration With the Pace': Case Backlog Funding Challenged by Reimbursement Delays

"There's been some frustration with the pace of this whole process, particularly with reimbursement as circuits have started to submit requests," said Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice David E. Nahmias. "I can assure you that Presiding Justice [Michael] Boggs and the [Administrative Office of the Courts] staff have been spending an inordinate amount of time trying to sort out the issues."

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April 22, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Watch the Video: Attorney Norm Pattis Drops His Pants, Delivers Explicit-Laden Performance

"The woke elite are much in need of ridicule and comedic take down; so are the semi-literate half-wits who rally around them," wrote New Haven attorney Norman Pattis. "So if you are offended by use of the "n" word in that comedic skit consider the possibility that the joke is at your expense."

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April 21, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Legal Arguments Are Flying After Federal Mask Mandate Lifted—But Can They Succeed?

"What expert testimony would convince a jury with more than 50% certainty that the plaintiff was infected by a maskless passenger on the plane and not in the airport terminal or elsewhere?" tweeted health care attorney Sidra S. Galvin. "I just don't see it happening."

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April 21, 2022 | Daily Report Online

'I Had It Hard, Why Shouldn't You?' Lawyers Say Female Managers Are Tougher on New Moms

"I've also known some older women with kids whose attitude is 'I had it hard, why shouldn't you?'" tweeted securities attorney Kerry Dingle. "Internalized misogyny is dreadful."

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April 20, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Supreme Court of Georgia Reconsiders, Reissues Ruling in Equitable Caregiver Case

"We are pleased with the Georgia Supreme Court's reissued opinion and their reconsideration of the dismissal of Ms. Clifton's entire case," said attorney Denise VanLanduyt of VanLanduyt Greer in Decatur. "The Equitable Caregiver statute is a good law, and we look forward to being part of its continued application in Georgia."

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April 19, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Lawyer Wants Out: Cites Collateral Order Doctrine to Justify Withdrawal From APS Cheating Scandal Litigation

"I sought to be relieved from the appellate representation of six co-appellants who had been convicted in a particularly long and complex trial," the attorney told the high court.

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April 19, 2022 | Daily Report Online

These Lawyers Are Now Eligible to Practice Before the Supreme Court of Georgia

"It's the court's great pleasure to resume a long tradition that was paused for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic: the admission of new members to the bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia," Chief Justice David E. Nahmias said.

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April 19, 2022 | Daily Report Online

'Lawyer Up, People': Calls Rise for Class Actions, but Attorneys Divided Over Halted Mask Policy

"A cool thing for a lawyer to do would be to file a class action lawsuit against @Delta for ending their mask mandates mid-flight or mid-trip, with no warning to passengers, effectively selling tickets under a false assurance of safety," tweeted Josh D. Crowley of Crowley and Associates.

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April 18, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Challenge: Donate the Equivalent of 1 Billable Hour to Aid Georgia Legal Food Frenzy

"This year, I'm challenging Georgia's lawyers to donate the equivalent of one billable hour to help us meet our goal of raising a record $1 million for our local food banks, families and children in need," Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said.

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