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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July 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

'A Little Troubling:' 9th Circuit Tackles Venue Question in Ex-Congressman's Prosecution

The controversial statements were made in Nebraska and Washington, D.C., but the case was brought in California, where the investigation was launched.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

July 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

Former DC Circuit Judge Will Mediate Newman's Challenge to Misconduct Probe

Thomas Griffith, a George W. Bush appointee, left the bench in 2020 to join Hunton Andrews Kurth as special counsel.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

July 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit's First Hispanic Chief Judge Steps into the Role

Circuit Judge Albert Diaz succeeds Judge Roger Gregory, who had led the court since 2016.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

July 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

University Didn't Retaliate Against Professor for 'Woke Joke' Post, Split 4th Circuit Rules

The dissenting judge said the professor engaged in First Amendment protected speech.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

July 07, 2023 | Law.com

Helping Pro Se Litigants/Wiretaps Increase as Arrests Decrease

Happy Friday from Avalon and Brad, and welcome to another roundup of news about the judiciary. This week Avalon took a look at a federal appellate judge's…

By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

July 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judge Suggests Mediation in Newman's Lawsuit Over Competency Investigation

Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, 96, challenges allegations of incompetency and misconduct.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

July 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Judicial Arrogation:' GOP-Appointed Judges Slam Colleagues Over Homelessness Ruling

Ninth Circuit's internecine fight arose over denial of en banc review of Eighth Amendment decision.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

July 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

Law Against Secretly Recording Public Conversations Is Unconstitutional, Ninth Circuit Rules

A dissenting judge cited "deepfake" concerns in criticizing the First Amendment ruling.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

July 03, 2023 | Law.com

Judges Spar Over 1st Amendment 'Ministerial Exception' in Age Bias Case

4th Circuit jurists engage in debate even though constitutional issue was avoided in court's decision.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

June 30, 2023 | National Law Journal

Justices Take Up Gun Case That Puts Landmark 2nd Amendment Ruling to the Test

At issue is the constitutionality of a federal law barring people under domestic violence restraining orders from obtaining firearms.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

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