Cedra Mayfield

September 10, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"[A] pre-hearing conference will take place shortly after October 21, 2024," read a scheduling order penned by Judge Brian Rickman as the new Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Hearing Panel.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

September 09, 2024 | Daily Report Online

As retired Judge Wayne D. McLocklin's replacement, appointed Judge Sarah J. Griffie will serve Banks, Barrow & Jackson Counties until Dec. 31, 2026.

By Cedra Mayfield

3 minute read

September 06, 2024 | Law.com

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents.

By Cedra Mayfield

1 minute read

September 05, 2024 | Litigation Daily

A look at how the firm John Morgan founded in 1988 has expanded to more than 100 offices–at least one in all 50 states—with more than 1,000 attorneys firmwide.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

September 04, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"This is a big win for the candidates and the voters, both of whom deserve fair elections," said prevailing petitioner counsel Jake Evans of Greenberg Traurig in Atlanta.

By Cedra Mayfield

9 minute read

September 03, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"While we regret the plaintiff was injured and even though Georgia Power was only found to be responsible for 5% of the damages, the company still believes the claims against it are without merit and we are evaluating next steps," said defense counsel Meghan Pieler of Balch & Bingham.

By Cedra Mayfield

7 minute read

August 30, 2024 | Law.com

ALM reporter Maria Dinzeo covered the Lynch trial and she speaks with Legal Speak's Patrick Smith about the happenings in the courtroom, how the jury reacted to testimony from witnesses on both sides and how several elements that could have impacted the jury's decision were not allowed to be presented to the jury.

By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield

2 minute read

August 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"Evidence of a traffic violation is evidence of negligence," argued appellant counsel Bradley S. Wolff of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers in Atlanta. "Bad faith is not negligence."

By Cedra Mayfield

8 minute read

August 28, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The Alcovy Judicial Circuit has been deemed "conservative" by many attorneys, but a pair of recent automotive tort jury verdicts has signaled a clear message: "credibility still matters" to Walton County jurors.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

August 27, 2024 | Daily Report Online

"Walton County is an extremely conservative venue, and we are very proud of receiving almost 20 times the amount of [our clients'] medical bills," said plaintiffs counsel James "Jimmy" A. Rice Jr. of Rice McGowan & Brandt in Atlanta.

By Cedra Mayfield

7 minute read