Avalon Zoppo

Avalon Zoppo is an appellate courts reporter for The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AvalonZoppo.

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March 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

Divided 2nd Circuit Adopts 'Real Name' Test for Associational Standing

Judge Richard Wesley, expressing the minority view, called the test too strict and an "unfortunate ruling for organizations everywhere."

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March 05, 2024 | National Law Journal

5th Circuit Seems Wary of Challenge to SEC Influence Over Shareholder Proposals on Proxies

Under the Securities Exchange Act, the SEC takes enforcement actions against companies that keep proposals off ballots without adequate justification.

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March 04, 2024 | National Law Journal

Justices Thomas, Alito Say College's Bias Policy Should've Gotten Supreme Court Review

"This petition presents a high-stakes issue for our Nation's system of higher education," wrote Clarence Thomas, joined by Samuel Alito Jr. "Until we resolve it, there will be a patchwork of First Amendment rights on college campuses."

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March 04, 2024 | National Law Journal

In IRS Seizure Case, 1st Circuit Weighs 4th Amendment Protection for Crypto Records

Appeals court considers whether investors have a reasonable expectation of privacy in information they provide to a cryptocurrency exchange platform.

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March 01, 2024 | Law.com

Judges Receive More Recusal Guidance on Stock Ownership Conflicts

Ten percent ownership of a subsidiary is a recusal threshhold. Senate panel moves five district court nominees.

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February 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

9th Circuit: Tribal Court Has Jurisdiction Over COVID-19 Business Interruption Suit

"The transaction had tribe and tribal lands written all over it," the appeals court said.

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February 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

9th Circuit Revives 1st Amendment Lawsuit Over Horse's Name

The Jockey Club of New York rejected the racing registration for "Malpractice Meuser," pointing to a rule forbidding horse names "designed to harass, humiliate, or disparage a specific individual." The club believed the horse was named after a lawyer who specializes in equine law.

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February 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

'One More Stressor': Three Circuits Keep Panels Secret Until Argument Day

Some appellate attorneys want the Fourth, Seventh and Federal circuits to join the other federal appeals courts in giving more than same-day notice of the judges who will hear their case.

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