Avalon Zoppo

April 04, 2024 | National Law Journal

"I'm tempted to take up some of your argument time listing the names of seven people who were killed and 48 who were wounded," Judge David Hamilton said regarding the gun maker's statement in a brief that "several" individuals were killed or wounded during a July 4, 2022, parade.

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5 minute read

April 02, 2024 | National Law Journal

"Is there anything that the Oregon State Bar president can say publicly as the president of the Oregon State Bar with a mandatory membership that you think would not be (constitutionally) problematic?" Judge John Owens asked.

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5 minute read

March 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

The question could affect a recent influx of lawsuits against corporate diversity initiatives where conservative groups have sued on behalf of anonymous members, said employment lawyer Jason Schwartz.

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7 minute read

March 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

A Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure should be tweaked to allow trial judges to conduct pretrial criminal hearings over video conference if the defendant consents, U.S. District Judge Brett Ludwig wrote.

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4 minute read

March 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

"I kind of said [to Clark], 'Where are you getting this from? You're not involved in any of these investigations. You haven't been briefed on anything,'" said Richard Donoghue.

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4 minute read

March 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

The D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel has accused Clark of attempting to engage in conduct involving dishonesty that would interfere with the administration of justice for his alleged role in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

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6 minute read

March 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

"Manchin's vow would mean that tight margins get even tighter as losing even a single other Democratic senator would sink the judicial nominations," stated Michigan State University political science professor Ian Ostrander.

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5 minute read

March 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

David Tatel also voiced concern for the fall of "Chevron deference."

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4 minute read

March 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

If confirmed, U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz of Western Tennessee would join the Cincinnati-based appellate court.

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3 minute read

March 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

The appellate court is considering whether Maryland's prohibition is consistent with the United States' "history and tradition" of firearm regulation.

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5 minute read