Cedra Mayfield

August 26, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"Because jury questions exist as to whether Felton Manor had superior knowledge that the automatic doors posed a hazard to its residents and whether Baney failed to exercise ordinary care for his own safety, we reverse the trial court's grant of summary judgment to Felton Manor," the Georgia Court of Appeals decided.

By Cedra Mayfield

7 minute read

August 24, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"In fairness to the juvenile court, the proper standard is not easily reducible to a simple formula," read a Supreme Court of Georgia ruling. "Ultimately, the juvenile court must determine whether the Chandlers' religious objection to the vaccination of their children is 'truly held.'"

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

August 23, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"Justice Pinson, you're not allowed to question these people," joked Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren Tuesday. "These people are just getting sworn in."

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

August 22, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"We haven't been able to get that many lawyers here to actually agree to do pro bono from start to finish on some cases," said Gerald Williams, executive director of the Southwest Georgia Legal Self-Help Center.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

August 19, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"The depth and breadth of the justice gap diminishes the public's trust in our legal system," said U.S. Magistrate Judge Catherine M. Salinas of the Northern District of Georgia.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

August 18, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"We have 14,000 unindicted felony cases in Fulton County ..., 275 defendants in jail awaiting trial for murder and another 275 awaiting trial for other serious violent felony cases," said Atlanta Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Christopher S. Brasher. "We need more help and we need another judgeship."

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

August 17, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"I expect the lawyers to be prepared and to treat each other with courtesy and respect," said Cobb County Superior Court Judge Vic Reynolds. "Counsel should treat the litigants and witnesses with respect as well."

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

August 16, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Appellate courts and judicial circuits looking to take advantage of federal grant money offered through the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan Act can submit applications starting Sept. 15.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

August 15, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"Counsel for Ms. Crawford did an excellent job representing their client," said defense counsel Matt Coles of Coles Barton in Lawrenceville. "We were very surprised by the amount of the verdict."

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

August 12, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"It has been my honor serving the State of Georgia and Tattnall County," wrote Tattnall County Chief Magistrate Judge James E. Anderson in his resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read