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
April 07, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Most Judges Don't Survive Ethics Violations—But These 3 DidDuring a 15-month period, nine judges have had their ethical misconduct cases disposed. Of these, two remained on bench. A third resigned, but later became a senior judge.
By Cedra Mayfield
10 minute read
April 07, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Judges Under Investigation: These Georgia Jurists Are Facing Ethics Cases for Alleged ViolationsAlleged inappropriate social media exchanges, extramarital affairs with court staff, physically attacking inmates and soliciting funds resulted in eight judges being formally charged with violating the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct between Jan. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Another six judges have had their ethical misconduct cases dissolved during the same timeframe.
By Cedra Mayfield
19 minute read
April 07, 2022 | Daily Report Online
In Photos: These Powerful JQC Watchdogs Help Decide the Fate of Judges Facing Ethics ComplaintsClick through the slideshow to meet the watchdogs who make up the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia.
By Cedra Mayfield
1 minute read
April 06, 2022 | Daily Report Online
'Cancel Student Debt': Attorneys, Lawmakers Have Mixed Reactions After Biden Extends Repayment Freeze"I still have student debt from grad school and law school," tweeted Stephen MacNeil of Alpharetta. "Why would I expect you, via tax dollars, [to] pay for my decision to go to college for which I am reaping the benefits of the education I received."
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
April 05, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Southern AGs Sue Biden Administration After Trump-Era Immigration Policy Rescinded"The Biden administration's unprecedented attempt to circumvent federal immigration law ultimately emboldens criminals and undermines the efforts of our law enforcement officers," tweeted Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. "This is a dangerous policy."
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
April 04, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Judge Resigns Amid Ethics InvestigationThe judge drafted his resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp, who accepted.
By Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
April 04, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Whistleblowing Employee Helps Land $750K 'False Claims' Settlement With OGCC Behavioral Health"It's disturbing when health care providers accept Medicare and Medicaid money meant to pay for the care of vulnerable patients, when in reality the providers either provided no services at all or otherwise misrepresented their services in order to steal from federal health care programs," said Special Agent in Charge Tamala E. Miles of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
April 04, 2022 | Daily Report Online
'It's Time for the 2022 State Bar of Georgia Election': Members to Vote for Candidates in 7 RacesThe 2022 State Bar of Georgia elections will see 20 candidates vying for leadership in seven contested races.
By Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
April 01, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Judge Under Investigation for Pointing Rifle at Deputy During DisputeThe judge "admitted that he pointed the AR-15 at the lieutenant, and the lieutenant feared for his safety," read a March 31 Judicial Qualification Commission inquiry.
By Cedra Mayfield
3 minute read
March 31, 2022 | Daily Report Online
$4.8M Pre-Litigation Settlement Reached After Trooper Kills Unarmed MotoristShooting an unarmed man without cause is unconscionable," said civil rights litigator Andrew Lampros of Hall & Lampros in Atlanta. "We were prepared to sue the trooper, the department and its leadership asserting both Constitutional claims as well as state law tort claims."
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
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