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Avalon Zoppo

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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January 31, 2024 | National Law Journal

Appellate Judges Ask if Civil Rights Law Bars Grant Program for Black Business Women

Eleventh Circuit's consideration follows the U.S. Supreme Court's striking down of race-conscious college admissions policies.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

January 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

Senate Confirms Judge Joshua Kolar to 7th Circuit

With the Senate's 66-25 vote, President Joe Biden has appointed his fourth judge to the Chicago-based appeals court.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

January 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

Lawyers Call 5th Circuit AI Proposal Vague, Potential Threat to Work-Product Privilege

The appeals court would require attorneys who used AI in drafting a filing to certify that the citations, legal analysis and any other text have "been reviewed for accuracy and approved by a human."

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5 minute read

January 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Mulls Constitutionality of FCC's Telecom Fund for Underserved Populations

Appeals court weighs whether Congress unconstitutionally delegated its revenue-raising authority to a federal agency.

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4 minute read

January 26, 2024 | Law.com

Lessons from Judge's Romance Scandal: Fix Gap in Disclosure Rule, Prof Says

Attorneys should be required to disclose relationships with judges, draft law review article states.

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5 minute read

January 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Full 5th Circuit Questions Deference to NLRB in Musk's Allegedly Threatening Tweet

Tesla's CEO says his post about employees unionizing was protected speech beyond the labor board's reach.

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4 minute read

January 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

Biden's Red State Judicial Nominees Have Smooth Confirmation Hearing

Picks for district court judgeships in Texas, Utah, Wyoming and Nebraska have bipartisan support in Senate committee.

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4 minute read

January 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

This 7th Circuit Appeal Could Be a Big Deal for the Future of Mass Arbitration

Electronics giant Samsung is challenging a lower court order that it pay more than $4 million in arbitration initiation fees.

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7 minute read

January 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

Roberts Names North Carolina Judge Director of US Judiciary's Administrative Office

Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad Jr., who takes office in March, said he "will strive for excellence in the performance of this role."

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

January 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

1st Circuit Revives Mexico's Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers

Gun makers lack statutory immunity against claims they facilitated the illegal sale of firearms, appeals court says.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read