Cedra Mayfield

December 16, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"Our office will not hesitate to pursue lawful prosecution against those who threaten, coerce or otherwise wrongfully influence or tamper with a witness," said Peter Leary, U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

December 16, 2021 | Daily Report Online

The JNC has shortlisted two women.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 15, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"In honor of Bill of Rights Day, which is celebrated every year on Dec. 15, the Judicial Council of Georgia created this video featuring judges from across the state reading each of those 10 amendments," said Administrative Office of the Courts Director Cynthia Clanton.

By Cedra Mayfield

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December 15, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"All 2021 hours can be completed by approved in-person or distance learning CLE programs," the State Bar of Georgia website read. "A $100 late fee will be due if 2021 CLE requirement is not complete by March 31, 2022"

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 14, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"We disagree with the Supreme Court's apparent holding that a nonbiological parent's status with regard to her child as an equitable caregiver ceases at the age of 18, which is a question that was not before any court for determination," said appellee attorney Denise VanLanduyt.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

December 14, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"Removing Judge Stone ... would simply create another vacancy in the office, which the governor would then be required to fill by appointment," read a Supreme Court of Georgia opinion.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 13, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"Folks say, 'Wow, gosh, you're pretty young,'" said Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Andrew Pinson. "That sort of comes with the territory of being one of the one of the younger folks to be on the bench, which is fine. It just means that I have a very long career ahead of me on the court, which I look forward to."

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 13, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"On the other hand, the [Governor's Office of Planning and Budget] has designated premium pay to essential public employees as a non-eligible expense category," said Supreme Court of Georgia and American Rescue Plan Act Ad Hoc Committee Chair Presiding Justice Michael Boggs.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

December 10, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"We're getting all this digital stuff into courts now, and it's always a challenge to get it into the record," said Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice David Nahmias. If we can figure out a way to standardize that across the state ... that could make everybody's lives a lot easier."

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

December 10, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"The state never objected to the [trial] court's finding that everything after 1 minute 13 seconds was testimonial. The state never cross appealed," argued Atlanta litigator W. Scott Smith. "This court is hamstrung because the parameters are set."

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read