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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September 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Ethics Hearing Gets Underway for Judge Christina Peterson

"They're not offended by Judge Peterson's conduct. They're offended by the fact that Judge Peterson holds office," argued respondent counsel S. Lester Tate III during opening arguments.

By Cedra Mayfield

8 minute read

September 01, 2023 | Daily Report Online

An Old Letter Raises Legal Question of Public or Private Right

"If you get a piece of paper from the government that says you have this right ... and you do exactly what it says, I think you've vested that right," argued appellant attorney David B. Darden of Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs in Atlanta.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

August 31, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Case Closed: Summary Judgment Granted in Atlanta BeltLine Rail Easement Dispute

"Because plaintiffs have no possessory right to the property, defendants cannot be liable for inverse condemnation, trespass, or attorneys' fees and expenses of litigation," ruled Atlanta Judicial Circuit Judge Scott McAfee.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

August 30, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Tackling Case Backlogs: Georgia Courts to Get Some Help

"I asked [the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget] for permission to extend the program through 2026 and they agreed," said Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs, American Rescue Plan Act Funding Committee chair.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

August 29, 2023 | Daily Report Online

'Our Case Counts Are Just Exploding': Judges Plead for More Judgeships

"Our problems are not any different from yours, but we feel like it's our turn after 43 years," said Tifton Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Bill Reinhardt.

By Cedra Mayfield

8 minute read

August 28, 2023 | Daily Report Online

These Georgia Circuits Are in Dire Need of Judges, Starting With Tifton

Of nine judicial circuits requesting the allocation of an additional judge based on qualifying judicial workloads, Judicial Council of Georgia members have given the Tifton Judicial Circuit top priority.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

August 24, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Judges Are Quitting—And Yes—Money's a Big Part of It

The Judicial Council of Georgia has unanimously voted to accept a recommendation to reform judicial pay. Under the proposal, Georgia jurists' base salary rates would increase to become comparable to federal judges' for fiscal year 2024.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

August 23, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Chief Justice Urges Newly Admitted Attorneys to Address 'Lawyer Deficit'

"One way you can pay it forward is to commit to improving access to justice for others," said Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs Tuesday. "[T]he need is great and the reward in helping others is immeasurable,"

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

August 23, 2023 | Daily Report Online

County or Sheriff? Presentment Challenge Leads to Interpretive Divide

"If the plaintiff presented to somebody that at least conceivably would qualify under the statute, there's nothing in the statute to point to to say 'you failed to do that,' right?," asked Presiding Justice Nels S. D. Peterson during oral arguments.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

August 22, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Challenging a Judge: These Jurists' Term in Office Is Expiring Next Year

At least 50 superior and state court judges in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, and Gwinnett counties have terms expiring Dec. 31, 2024.

By Cedra Mayfield

2 minute read

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