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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August 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

Appellate Lawyers Say ChatGPT Can Help in Brief Writing—to a Point

The AI tool can help with style but is not reliable for research, attorneys add.

By Avalon Zoppo

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August 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

En Route to the Supreme Court? Legal Issues to Watch in the U.S. Appeals Courts

Conflicting Circuit court decisions on regulatory, bankruptcy, torts and venue matters might be headed for Supreme Court resolution.

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August 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Q&A: Newly Retired Judge Greenaway on Law Clerk Diversity, Collegiality and His Path to the Bench

"Our profession is a reflection of society, and society is behind the notion of diversity and I think our profession is now doing the same thing," retired U.S. Third Circuit Judge Joseph A. Greenaway Jr. said.

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August 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Misguided Approach': Judge Criticizes 6th Circuit's Test for NLRB Injunctions in Starbucks Case

The circuit's standard for granting temporary injunctions unfairly favors the board, Chad Readler wrote in a concurring opinion.

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August 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Trump Indictment Prompts Lawyers to Examine Breadth of 'Corruptly' Obstructing

Even a narrow interpretation would not help the former president, attorneys say.

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August 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

Federal Appeals Court Lifts Attorney Fees Limitation in Civil Rights Cases

The Fourth Circuit overturned its precedent that barred fee awards for winning preliminary injunctions.

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August 04, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Serious Matter': Panel Suggests Suspending Newman Over Noncooperation in Fitness Probe

Judicial misconduct committee discounts neurologist's finding of "no significant cognitive defects."

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August 04, 2023 | Law.com

Judiciary Seeks Funding Boost/Trump Has History with D.C. Judge

The U.S. Judicial Conference expresses concern with congressional budget proposals. The judge overseeing Trump's District of Columbia trial is no stranger to Jan. 6-related criminal proceedings.

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