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
August 03, 2021 | Daily Report Online
When It Comes to Becoming Judge in Georgia, the JNC's Repeat 'Shortlisters' Tend to Rise to the BenchAt least one judge has scaled the state's two highest benches in less than two years, thanks in part to back-to-back gubernatorial appointments.
By Cedra Mayfield
5 minute read
August 03, 2021 | Daily Report Online
How Judicial Nominating Commissions Remain Impartial When Vetting Former Members for JudgeshipsSome states require former judicial nominating commissioners to wait to apply for judicial vacancies while others don't.
By Cedra Mayfield
3 minute read
August 02, 2021 | Daily Report Online
After the JNC: One-Fifth of Georgia's Gatekeepers Have Stepped Down Since 2019. Here's What They're Doing NowThe Judicial Nominating Commission for the State of Georgia has a mandatory resignation policy that applies to all members.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
August 02, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Plaintiff Tackles Burden to Show Exception to Insurer's Policy Exclusion in Breach-of-Contract Claim Against State Farm"I think they did what a reasonable homeowner would do, which is call a plumber and fix the problem," said plaintiff counsel J. Mac C. Pilgrim.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
July 30, 2021 | Daily Report Online
JNCs Have the Power to Nominate Judges. But What Are Their Own Qualifications?Judicial nominating commission processes are often well-defined, but qualifications for commission membership are shrouded in mystery.
By Cedra Mayfield
5 minute read
July 29, 2021 | Daily Report Online
From Judge to Justice: Verda Colvin Sworn to the Supreme Court of GeorgiaGov. Brian Kemp appointed Colvin to the Court of Appeals of Georgia one year prior in March of 2020.
By Cedra Mayfield
5 minute read
July 28, 2021 | Daily Report Online
First Civil Rights Criminal Justice Legal Summit Coming to Atlanta in SeptemberHosted by The Cochran Firm Sept. 22-24 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the conference is open to all legal professionals.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
July 27, 2021 | Daily Report Online
What Do Judges Want? Court of Appeals of Georgia Jurists Reveal Decision-Making Process"I always tell people to request oral argument," said Court of Appeals of Georgia Chief Judge Brian Rickman. "You've just gotten a judge additional time to look at your case."
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
July 26, 2021 | Daily Report Online
'Flexibility Is Huge': Return to 'Normal' Means Continued Remote Work for Court of Appeals Judges, Staff Attorneys"We work hard but there's no reason why I can't be flexible with my staff and where they work," said Court of Appeals of Georgia Presiding Judge Stephen L. A. Dillard.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
July 26, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Board-Approved: $75M Grant Aims to Clear Thousands of Backlogged Fulton County CasesProject Orca plans to resolve more than 206,000 backlogged cases by the end of 2023, according to project officials.
By Cedra Mayfield
3 minute read
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