Cedra Mayfield

April 28, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"In the absence of malice or intent to injure, 'no liability attaches to the officer's exercise of his lawful discretion even when the decision to effectuate the arrest is flawed,'" the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled.

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 27, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"Henderson and Henderson Legal contend the trial court erred in concluding venue was proper in Clayton County, when no defendant resides in Clayton County, and the suit sounds in equity, not law," wrote Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard. "We agree."

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 27, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"The CDC has no authority to make immigration policy," tweeted Dunwoody attorney Darlene Lynch.

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 26, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"The misconduct here was egregious and I think that became apparent through the presentation of our case," said plaintiff attorney Rob Carlson of Caldwell, Carlson, Elliott & DeLoach in Atlanta.

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 25, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"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.

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 25, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"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."

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 22, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"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."

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 21, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"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."

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 21, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"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."

By Cedra Mayfield

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April 20, 2022 | Daily Report Online

"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."

By Cedra Mayfield

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