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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June 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

No Sex Toys Sold Here: Res Judicata in Spotlight as Court Weighs Ordinance

"The preclusive effect of res judicata applies not only to matters that were 'put in issue' but also those that 'might have been put in issue,'" the Georgia Supreme Court ruled.

By Cedra Mayfield

7 minute read

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 Talks

Judicial 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 Genes

Morrison & 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 Election

Voters 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 Race

Voters 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 Election

Voters 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 Williams

Voters 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

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