Avalon Zoppo

October 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Fourth Circuit considered if a news outlet's unattributed use of a rock star's photograph was permissibly "transformative."

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October 19, 2023 | National Law Journal

"If you don't require leave of court," amici could file briefs to target the recusal of a certain judge, Ninth Circuit Judge Sidney Thomas said.

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October 19, 2023 | National Law Journal

Three jurists show that you need not be a prosecutor or corporate attorney to be appointed to the federal judiciary.

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October 18, 2023 | National Law Journal

The issue centers on the definition of "actions" or an "action" in Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

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October 17, 2023 | National Law Journal

The committee's consideration comes amid concern that the controversial practice creates a lack of confidence in judicial fairness.

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October 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

"The dissent helps the student to understand the balance that the court decided to reach," the 96-year-old jurist said.

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3 minute read

October 13, 2023 | Law.com

Law professors voice concern with ethics panel's investigation of jurist's criticism.

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October 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

Plaintiffs allege the federal judiciary has overcharged the public for documents on the courts' electronic records system.

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October 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Jerry Smith, of the Fifth Circuit, presents—by way of dissent—the decision that he says "should have been issued."

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October 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

The commission says the justice's comments are not constitutionally protected due to the state's "compelling interest" in protecting public confidence in the courts.

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