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 10, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'Belongs to Us': Edible Arrangements Challenges Dismissed IP Suit Against Google

"Google's advertising product contains, as a component, goodwill that we created associated with our trade name," argued Jason J. Carter on behalf of Edible Arrangements on Wednesday before the Supreme Court of Georgia.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

November 10, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'The Great Resignation': Employment Lawyers Advise How to Avoid Losing Talent During Pandemic

"A law firm asked me if they could remove their associates from their web site because they are worried about them being poached," tweeted business-to-business advisor Stefanie Marrone.

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4 minute read

November 09, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'The Real Elephant in the Room': Debate Over Augusta Judicial Circuit Split Reaches Supreme Court of Georgia

"This bill was not even thought about before the election of [Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney] Jared Williams," said appellant attorney John B. Long of Tucker Long in Augusta.

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6 minute read

November 08, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Walmart, Space Heater Manufacturers Named in Suit After Deadly House Fire

"Mrs. Jones chose the Soleil Space Heater based on defendants' representations and warranties regarding the safety and fitness of the Soleil Space Heater," the complaint read. "She burned to death."

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5 minute read

November 05, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Need a Laugh? Cobb County Judge Drafts Order Banning Elf on the Shelf

"Inexplicably, elves sometimes move and don't move overnight," the judge joked in the mock order. "When these elves do not move, it leaves our children of tender years in state of extreme emotional distress."

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3 minute read

November 05, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Judge Proposes Order Lifting COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Vaccinated Staff

Plans are in the works to "lift temperature check requirements and also lift mandatory masking for fully vaccinated employees," within the Douglas Judicial Circuit, according to Superior Court Chief Judge David Emerson.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

November 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'We Don't Really Want to Admit That We Struggle': Judges, Lawyers Prep for Nov. 7 Suicide-Prevention Event

"That has led to higher rates of suicide in our profession," said Candice D. McKinley, State Bar of Georgia Attorney Wellness Committee vice chair.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

November 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Here's How One Ga. Court Wants to Use Its Share of $110M Allotted to Address State's COVID-19 Case Backlog

"Until now, we really haven't had the money," said a Douglas Judicial Circuit judge interested in adding personnel and facility space with allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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4 minute read

November 03, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'Absolutely No Authority': Top Ga. Legal and Political Leaders Sound Off, Sue President Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

This lawsuit is not about vaccinations. I am pro vaccination," said Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. "This lawsuit is about whether a president has the authority to effectively run a state agency by manipulating his contracting power."

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

November 03, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Want to Be a Judge? Nov. 12 Deadline Fast Approaching for Douglas Co. Superior Vacancy

"I have asked the governor to appoint me to serve as a senior judge," said Douglas County Superior Court Chief Judge David Emerson, who'll step down from the bench Dec. 31. "I love trying serious felony cases."

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

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