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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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December 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

With VP Breaking Tie, Senate Confirms Loren AliKhan to DC District Court

Republican opposition centered on nominee's advocacy for a ban on outdoor religious services during pandemic and her support for left-leaning American Constitution Society

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

December 04, 2023 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Mulls Federal Trespassing Law's Breadth in Trump Supporter's Jan. 6 Appeal

Appeals court grapples with the statutory definitions of "restricted grounds" and "knowingly."

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

December 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Denies Immunity for Trump in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Lawsuits

Court says Trump was acting as a candidate, not the president, in the days leading up to the attack.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

December 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Could 5th Circuit's Proposed AI Review Certification Deter Use of the Tech?

"Do you want to be the lawyer advertising that you didn't do all your own work?" law professor Joseph Regalia said of the deterrent effect of AI disclosure.

By Avalon Zoppo

9 minute read

November 29, 2023 | National Law Journal

Texas Urges 5th Circuit to Restore Book Rating Law Sellers Say Violates Free Speech

Statute would require vendors to rate the sexual content of the books they plan to sell.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

November 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

5th Circuit Splits Over Proper Venue for EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard Waivers

5th Circuit holds local venue is proper but dissenting Judge Patrick Higginbotham says an EPA regulation that applies nationally should be reviewed by the D.C. Circuit.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

November 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

Federal Judge Declines to Halt Ethics Investigation Into North Carolina Justice's Comments

U.S. District Judge William Osteen Jr. cites the "vital state interest" in maintaining public confidence in the judiciary's integrity.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

November 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Startling & Unprecedented': Civil Rights Lawyers React to 8th Circuit Decision Curbing VRA Enforcement

Divided appeals court says only the U.S. attorney general can bring suit under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

November 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Grills Attorney Challenging Pretrial Gag Order Against Trump

"As this trial approaches, the atmosphere is going to be increasingly tense," Judge Bradley Garcia said in apparent support of the order.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

November 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Ex-Judge Watford Talks Supreme Court Shortlist, Judge Shopping, Why He Resigned

Paul Watford said, regarding his resignation from the Ninth Circuit, "I certainly was disheartened when Bruen and Dobbs were decided."

By Avalon Zoppo

8 minute read