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 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
June 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Five Georgia Judges Have Lost Their Seats: Election Winners and LosersChallengers succeeded at unseating at least five incumbent judges on state, magistrate and probate court benches during the June 18 runoff election.
By Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
June 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online
BREAKING: Judge Arrested for 'Battery Against a Police Officer'Officers arrested Douglas County Probate Judge Christina J. Peterson on June 20.
By Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
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 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
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