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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February 04, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Meet the New Judge: Successor Named After Jurist's Sudden Death at 45

This follows the death of Judge Sherrell Terry.

By Cedra Mayfield

2 minute read

February 03, 2022 | Daily Report Online

CVS Sued After Children Given COVID-19 Vaccine Instead of Flu Shot

"They certainly had a duty. They certainly breached it," said attorney Donald P. Edwards of Edwards & Hawkins in Atlanta. "Whether or not that breach was the proximate cause of the harm is up to them to provide."

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

February 03, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Case Backlogs: Delay in Second Round of Federal Grants Could Affect Court Speed

"The ARPA Ad Hoc Committee is still in the process of reviewing the applications, and will meet on Feb. 18th to determine awards," emailed Supreme Court of Georgia Public Information Officer Kathleen Joyner.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

February 03, 2022 | Daily Report Online

'He Doesn't Want to Talk About It': Officials Tight-Lipped After Chief Magistrate's Suspension

The jurist served as chief magistrate judge for less than 10 months before the Judicial Qualifications Commission launched its investigation into allegations of willful misconduct and failure to perform.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

February 02, 2022 | Daily Report Online

'It Bugs Me to This Day': Attorneys and Judges Trade Law School 'Worst Grade' Stories, Secret Strategies

"I was an English professor," tweeted appellate attorney Jason P. Steed of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton. "My worst grade in law school was #legalwriting."

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

February 02, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Wanted: Georgia Judges, Court Staff to Help Move Dockets Amid 74% Spike in Case Backlog

"We are adjusting our schedules and using additional judges to enable our circuit's judges to focus on case backlogs, with an emphasis on serious violent felonies," said Waycross Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Dwayne Gillis

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

February 01, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Suspension for Judge Who Grabbed Defendant: 'I Made a Mistake When I Put My Hand on an Inmate'

"I am well aware of what my punishment is and I accept it in full," Hays said Tuesday. "I made a mistake ... and I've regretted it ever since."

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

January 31, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Expiring in 2022: 4 High Court Seats to Be Decided by Election in May

"Friends, my election will be coming up soon in May 2022," McMillian tweeted Supreme Court of Georgia Justice Carla Wong McMillian. "If you would like to support my campaign, please consider donating before my next campaign disclosure report is due on January 31. carlamcmillian.com"

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

January 28, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Sure Way to Kill a Claim? Attorneys Divided Over New Ruling on Substituting Litigants

"Judges and litigants need to understand when someone dies it sometimes takes the family some time to gather information in order to become a state representative," said appellant attorney Catherine Gibson. "This decision allows for the family to do that."

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

January 28, 2022 | Daily Report Online

'Um. Wtf': Outrage Over Biden COVID-19 Home Tests, But Attorneys Don't Expect Lawsuits Would Succeed

"The burden rests on the U.S. Department of Education to work with the federal government to ensure that there is a carve-out for residents of dormitories," said attorney Matthew Dietz.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

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