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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 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

Full 9th Circuit Will Review If Anti-SLAPP Denials Can Be Immediately Appealed

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press plans to file a brief in favor of interlocutory appeal.

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7 minute read

January 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

From the Bench to Plaintiffs Bar: Why This Judge Switched Gears to Rep Investors in Fraud Cases

"My heart from the beginning of my career has always been on the plaintiff side," said former U.S. Magistrate Judge Sam Sheldon.

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5 minute read

January 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

5th Circuit Upholds Restriction on President's Power to Remove Agency Members

Appeals court declined to disregard New Deal-era Supreme Court precedent.

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5 minute read

January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Panel Drops Probe Into North Carolina Justice's Comments

Justice Anita Earls responds by dropping her First Amendment lawsuit against the commission.

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2 minute read

January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Does TikTok's Algorithm Fall Under Section 230 Immunity? 3rd Circuit to Decide

The federal appeals court considers whether the social media site could be held liable for a child's death.

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4 minute read

January 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Judicial Tinkering': 9th Circuit Judge Criticizes Order Blocking Homeless Encampment Sweeps

Judge Patrick Bumatay dissented from a decision that San Francisco's anti-vagrancy enforcement likely constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

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4 minute read

January 12, 2024 | Law.com

What's Going on With These Biden Judicial Picks in Confirmation Limbo?

"It's election year and that's always tough, but I think the Democrats are committed to filling every possible vacancy," said University of Richmond law professor Carl Tobias.

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6 minute read

January 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Biden Picks MacArthur Justice Center's Leader for DC District Court Seat

The president nominates five others for U.S. district court seats in Rhode Island, Illinois, California, Michigan and Virginia.

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4 minute read

January 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit Judge James Wynn to Take Senior Status

Vacancy enables Biden to make a fourth pick for the Richmond, Virginia-based appeals court.

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2 minute read

January 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

Immunity for Trump Would Result in 'Frightening Future,' Prosecutor Tells DC Circuit

The appellate court appears skeptical of the former president's immunity claim.

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4 minute read