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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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July 04, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Headed to the Bench: Judge-Elect Charles Lyons 'Ready to Learn and Accept Good Advice'

Judge-elect Charles Lyons is set to serve constituents from Burke and Richmond counties on the Superior Court bench.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

July 03, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Meet New Judge-Elect Lauren Wallace: 'Expect Me to Listen to Everyone'

Judge-elect Lauren Wallace is set to serve Douglas County constituents on the Superior Court bench.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

July 03, 2024 | Daily Report Online

From Magistrate to Superior Court: Judge Victoria Johnson Rises

Judge-elect Victoria Johnson is set to serve Dougherty County constituents on the Superior Court bench.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

July 02, 2024 | Daily Report Online

What to Expect From New Judge-Elect Yolanda Mack

Judge-elect Yolanda Mack is set to serve DeKalb County constituents on the state court bench.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Meet the New Judge-Elect: Here's What Lawyers Can Expect

Judge-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 Dispute

In 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 Peterson

Judge-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