Eric M. Davis, who previously held the position of a Superior Court judge in Delaware, has been appointed as the lead judge of the Delaware Superior Court. During his tenure as a Superior Court judge, Davis, a former partner at Skadden, has handled a wide array of cases. Notably, he presided over a series of high-profile defamation cases pertaining to the 2020 presidential election coverage by Fox News and Newsmax. One of these cases is set for trial next month, underscoring the ongoing legal ramifications and media-related litigation following the election.
For more detailed coverage of Judge Davis’s appointment and his judicial background, you can refer to the original article on the Delaware Business Court Insider.