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
June 18, 2024 | Daily Report Online
How a Clause Nixed a Wrongful-Death Claim in a Case With Noted Lawyers"The provision is not void as against public policy," read the Supreme Court of Georgia decision issued Tuesday. "Accordingly, we affirm."
By Cedra Mayfield
8 minute read
June 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Ethics Hearing Stalled for Judge Robert S. Reeves Amid Resolution TalksJudicial misconduct proceedings for Middle Georgia Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert S. Reeves did not get underway Monday before the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Hearing Panel, as scheduled.
By Cedra Mayfield
3 minute read
June 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Judge Under Investigation for Alleged Ex Parte Communication, Ruling Delays and Defunct Impartiality"Judge Williams looks forward to defending herself before the [Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia] Hearing Panel," said respondent counsel Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver in Atlanta.
By Cedra Mayfield
7 minute read
June 14, 2024 | Law.com
Finding Your Voice: Two Prominent Litigators Discuss the Importance of Vocal Power and How It Isn't All in the GenesMorrison & Forester's James Brosnahan and Latham & Watkins' Sean Berkowitz discuss how they use their voices as effective professional tools and how, yes, you likely can too.
By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield | Ross Todd
2 minute read
June 14, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Candidates Nicole Jones and Lauren Wallace Face Off for Judge in Douglas ElectionVoters to decide between attorney Nicole Jones of Jones Federal & Appellate or Douglas County Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Lauren Wallace during the June 18 runoff election for Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
June 13, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Dougherty Election: Valerie Brown-Williams and Judge Victoria Matu Johnson Face Off in Superior Court RaceVoters to decide between Albany attorney Valerie Brown-Williams of Brown-Williams & Associates or Dougherty County Magistrate Court Judge Victoria Matu Johnson during the June 18 runoff election for Dougherty Judicial Circuit Superior Court judge.
By Cedra Mayfield
6 minute read
June 12, 2024 | Daily Report Online
New Lawsuit: Defeated Candidate Challenges Jeff Davis' Election to Georgia Court of Appeals"[T]here was misconduct, fraud, and irregularity in said election sufficient to change or place in doubt the results," read the petition filed Monday in Fulton County State Court.
By Cedra Mayfield
4 minute read
June 12, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Lawyers Face Off for Judgeship in Augusta Judicial Circuit Runoff ElectionVoters to decide betweeen Augusta sole practitioner Charles H.S. Lyons III or attorney Matt Matson during June 18 runoff election for Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge.
By Eden Landow | Cedra Mayfield
5 minute read
June 11, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Election Pits Gwinnett Judge Regina Matthews Against Lawyer Tuwanda Rush WilliamsVoters to decide between Gwinnett County Magistrate Judge Regina Matthews and Thompson O'Brien Kappler & Nasuti of counsel Tuwanda Rush Williams during June 18 runoff election.
By Cedra Mayfield
14 minute read
June 10, 2024 | Daily Report Online
2 DAs, 1 Judgeship: Who Will Voters Elect to DeKalb County State Court on June 18?Voters will decide between Fulton County Deputy District Attorney of Sexual Assault Yolanda Mack and DeKalb County Senior Assistant District Attorney Dionne McGee during June 18 runoff election for DeKalb County State Court Division 3 judge.
By Cedra Mayfield | Alex Anteau
8 minute read
