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
July 01, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Meet the New Judge-Elect: Here's What Lawyers Can ExpectJudge-elect Tuwanda Williams is set to serve Gwinnett County constituents on the Superior Court bench.
By Cedra Mayfield
6 minute read
June 28, 2024 | Law.com
Holwell Shuster & Goldberg Partners Secure $81 Million Verdict Against Boeing in Trade Secret DisputeIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Holwell Shuster & Goldberg attorneys Scott Danner and Vincent Levy open up about their prevailing trial strategy that helped plaintiffs counsel secure an $81.3 million jury verdict in Washington on behalf of aircraft startup Zunum Aero Inc. in an underlying trade secret dispute with aerospace giant Boeing.
By Cedra Mayfield | Patrick Smith
1 minute read
June 27, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Back on the Bench? JQC Tight-Lipped After Canceling Judge's Misconduct Hearing"In certain circumstances, even after the filing of formal charges, developments on our matters are confidential," said Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Director Courtney Veal Thursday.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
June 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Here's Who Is Set to Replace Ousted Georgia Judge Christina PetersonJudge-elect Valerie V. Vie announced she'll be sworn in as former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson's replacement Friday.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
June 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online
'We Lost the Ultimate Battle': Supreme Court Removes Judge Christina Peterson From Bench"Procedurally, I'm pleased that we were able to provide her with a vigorous defense in court, getting numerous counts dismissed and fighting off two motions for interim suspension, even though today we lost the ultimate battle," said S. Lester Tate III, respondent counsel for Judge Christina Peterson.
By Cedra Mayfield
9 minute read
June 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online
BREAKING: Georgia Judge Removed From Office"The JQC Hearing Panel found that Judge Peterson violated multiple rules in the CJC and that those violations warrant her removal from the bench," read the Supreme Court of Georgia order. "We agree that removal is warranted here."
By Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
June 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Watch the Video: Footage Released After Judge's Arrest"Christina Peterson rushed toward the commotion and immediately started screaming at the security guard and the officer," read an Atlanta Police Department statement. "Ms. Peterson then forcibly pushed the officer in the chest."
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
June 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Law Firm of the Year, Managing Partner of the Year: Southeastern Legal Awards WinnersThe Daily Report has announced Southeastern Legal Awards 2024 winners for Law Firm of the Year, Managing Partner of the Year, Most Effective Dealmakers and Legal Innovators.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
June 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Arrested Judge Was 'Trying to Help,' Witnesses Say"This is living proof of 'no good deed goes unpunished,'" said defense counsel Marvin S. Arrington Jr. of Arrington & Phillips during a press conference Friday afternoon.
By Cedra Mayfield
5 minute read
June 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online
This Judge-Elect Wants a Court to Dismiss the Challenge of His Election"The latest attempt to overturn the will of the voters choosing Mr. Davis for Court of Appeals makes no allegations about his residence when it legally matters—the date of the election," said respondent counsel Bryan Tyson of The Election Law Group in Atlanta.
By Cedra Mayfield
5 minute read
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