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Cedra Mayfield

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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August 17, 2023 | Law.com

'Lawyers Were Judgmental': Social Media Influencers Say Critics Are Missing Out

"I would get messages almost on a daily basis from random lawyers telling me that they don't like my content," Ana Juneja, a Chicago-based intellectual property attorney, said.

By Aleeza Furman | Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Daily Report Online

'My Own Errors in Judgment': Ex-Judge Responds After Removal From Bench

"While I am certainly disappointed with this outcome, I acknowledge that my own errors in judgment resulted in the Supreme Court's decision," Christian Coomer told the Daily Report Wednesday. "I will use this setback as an opportunity to reexamine my flaws and do better."

By Cedra Mayfield

8 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Daily Report Online

BREAKING: Judge Removed From Office by Supreme Court of Georgia

The judge "has exploited a vulnerable person, has repeatedly violated campaign finance rules and flouted professional norms, and has done so knowingly and for his own personal financial benefit," read the Supreme Court of Georgia opinion.

By Cedra Mayfield

2 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Law.com

Yes. Lawyers Can Be Social Media Influencers—But Is the Bar Behind the Times?

"I have pretty strong opinions on the bar rules in the sense that I think that they are completely outdated," said intellectual property attorney Ana Juneja.

By Cedra Mayfield | Aleeza Furman

8 minute read

August 15, 2023 | Daily Report Online

PHOTOS: Dozens of Georgia Judges Are Up for Reelection

Click through this Daily Report slideshow to see which jurists may soon be challenged for their seat in the May 2024 nonpartisan primary election.

By Cedra Mayfield

1 minute read

August 15, 2023 | Law.com

From Educating the Masses to Massive Profits—Why Lawyer-Influencers Post

"I just saw a lot of eyeballs and not a lot of attorneys willing to be judged by their peers and take a risk," Philadelphia-area lawyer Ethen Ostroff said.

By Cedra Mayfield | Aleeza Furman

5 minute read

August 14, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Judge's Suit Against Neighbor Doesn't End Well

"Plaintiff would have to establish both falsity and actual malice in order to prevail on her claim for defamation against Defendant," read Senior Judge G. Grant Brantley's order.

By Cedra Mayfield

8 minute read

August 14, 2023 | Law.com

Slideshow: They're Big on Social Media. Are You Following These Attorneys and Firms?

This Law.com slideshow highlights some of the most followed attorney-influencers who've helped fuel new legal ventures with support derived from their viral presence on social media.

By Cedra Mayfield | Aleeza Furman

1 minute read

August 10, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Think You Could Rise to the Bench? 5 Judicial Vacancies Need Filling

Judicial vacancies exist on the superior court benches of the Atlanta, Atlantic, Cherokee, Coweta and Dougherty judicial circuits.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

August 08, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Jury's $80M Personal Injury Verdict Deemed 'Too Low' After Plaintiff Paralyzed

"I thought it was too low for the pain and suffering and the value of the life," said plaintiff attorney Ben C. Brodhead of Brodhead Law. "I thought what she went through was so horrible that no amount of money would be sufficient."

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read