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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November 19, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Could Booster Shots Lead to Litigation Challenges Over 'Fully Vaccinated' Status? This Attorney Thinks So

"The next thing that's going to be litigated, really, is what the definition of fully vaccinated is going to be," said health care litigator Sandra Cianflone of Hall Booth Smith in Atlanta. ""

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November 17, 2021 | Daily Report Online

OSHA Isn't 'Backing Away': Employment Lawyer Expects Revival of Suspended Federal Mask, Vaccine Standard

"I do not view OSHA's announcement about suspending activities related to implementing and enforcing the [emergency temporary standard] as anything other than a public acknowledgment that it is complying with the Fifth Circuit's order," said Brett Coburn, a partner with Alston & Bird in Atlanta.

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November 17, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Takes on Biden: State Challenges Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Push

"I think a lot of these lawsuits are a little bit of political theater," said health care litigator Sandra Cianflone of Hall Booth Smith in Atlanta. "I think that's just the time that we're in right now."

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November 16, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Records Landmark Settlement in 'Holy Trinity' Pill Mill Case

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced it's "the largest civil settlement paid by an individual pharmacist" the agency has obtained.

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November 15, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Attorney Pleads Guilty: Suspended Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit DA Sentenced to Five Years

"Public servants are trusted to discharge their duties ethically and honestly and when they do not, we will hold them accountable for their actions," said Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.

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November 15, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'45 Minutes of Torture': Litigators Team Up Against Live Nation as Astroworld Concert Death Toll Climbs to 10

"Nobody should ever die from going to a concert," said national personal injury trial attorney Benjamin Crump. "Safety must be paramount."

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

November 12, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'Close the Library': Mental Health Changes Law Schools Should Make Now, According to New Associates, Current Students

"Get rid of cold calling," tweeted a criminal defense attorney. "Assign cases to students to be responsible for and leave it there."

By Cedra Mayfield

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November 12, 2021 | Daily Report Online

$110M Allotted: Courts Can Apply for American Rescue Plan Act Grant Through Nov. 30

Judicial grant applications are being accepted from judicial circuits and appellate courts for $110 million available in 2022 Georgia funding under the American Rescue Plan Act, now through Nov. 30, 2021.

By Cedra Mayfield

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November 11, 2021 | Daily Report Online

2 Candidates, 1 Seat: JNC Sends Kemp Shortlist for New Rockdale County State Court Judgeship

The JNC has shortlisted Rockdale Judicial Circuit Senior Assistant District Attorney Richard R. Read and Supervising Assistant District Attorney Mary Catherine D'Arcy.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

November 11, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'That's Being Challenged': Federal Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate Creates New Surge in Calls for Employment Lawyers

"Clients are calling to seek assistance in obtaining an exemption to the requirement to obtain a COVID vaccine as a condition of continued employment," said labor and employment attorney Sheri Oluyemi in Atlanta. "The majority of these callers are seeking an exemption on religious grounds pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964."

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