Avalon Zoppo is an appellate courts reporter for The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AvalonZoppo.
August 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
Is the 'State-Created Danger Doctrine' in Danger?Plaintiffs and defense attorneys say the Supreme Court must clarify its doctrine that immunizes state actors from liability unless their on-the-job negligence created the danger that caused the injury.
By Avalon Zoppo
7 minute read
July 28, 2023 | National Law Journal
Judges Probe High Court Ruling's Reach in Photographer's Challenge to Anti-LGBTQ Bias LawThe Sixth Circuit will consider whether photography, like web design, is "expressive" and enjoys First Amendment protection.
By Avalon Zoppo
5 minute read
July 27, 2023 | National Law Journal
Judges Press Lawyers on Venue in Challenge to EPA's Renewable Fuel Exemption DenialEPA says 11th Circuit case involves "nationally applicable" agency action and thus belongs in D.C. Circuit Court.
By Avalon Zoppo
4 minute read
July 27, 2023 | National Law Journal
Biden Nominates Public Defender to Long Vacant 10th Circuit SeatThe president also names a magistrate judge for a seat on the Seventh Circuit.
By Avalon Zoppo
4 minute read
July 24, 2023 | National Law Journal
1st Circuit Weighs Whether Law Granting Immunity for U.S. Gun Makers Extends AbroadMexico alleges gun makers helped facilitate trafficking of weapons across the U.S. border for use in Mexican violence.
By Avalon Zoppo
5 minute read
July 21, 2023 | Law.com
Should This Judge Recuse?/Long-Pending Appellate Nominee ConfirmedBankruptcy Judge faces recusal motion due to her novel that allegedly mirrors -- and disparages -- the litigants.
By Avalon Zoppo
8 minute read
July 19, 2023 | National Law Journal
These Judges Feed the Most Law Clerks to the U.S. Supreme CourtA new crop of feeder judges has emerged based on their experience, reputation and connection to the justices.
By Avalon Zoppo
6 minute read
July 17, 2023 | National Law Journal
9th Circuit: Instagram Embedding Doesn't Violate Copyright Law, But 'Server Test' Remains in LimboThe appellate court panel will not have "the final word" on social media embedding, an intellectual property professor says.
By Avalon Zoppo
4 minute read
July 14, 2023 | National Law Journal
Full 4th Circuit Won't Hear Jury Instruction Challenge in Lawyer's Money Laundering ConvictionSuspended Baltimore criminal defense attorney Kenneth Ravenell will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Avalon Zoppo
3 minute read
July 12, 2023 | National Law Journal
5th Circuit Probes Lawyer's 1st Amendment Challenge to Mandatory Bar DuesLouisiana attorney objects to bar association's statements on wellness and student debt, calling them not germane to the practice of law.
By Avalon Zoppo
5 minute read
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