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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June 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

Unanimous Supreme Court Sides With Criminal Defendant in Sentencing Dispute

Writing for the court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says Congress allowed for concurrent sentencing in gun-and-drug convictions.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

June 15, 2023 | National Law Journal

Retrial or Acquittal? Do-Over Is the Fix for Wrong Venue, Supreme Court Says

Retrying a defendant convicted in an improper court does not violate double jeopardy, justices unanimously hold.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

June 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judges Seem Skeptical of Government Holding Mike Lindell's Phone in 2020 Election Probe

Eight Circuit Judge James Loken wonders aloud if there is "any limit" on what investigators can look for on the My Pillow CEO's device.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

June 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

Senate Confirms Judge Hernan Vera to Federal Court in California, Filling Long-Vacant Seat

Following the Senate's 51-48 vote, eight current or future vacancies remain on the federal trial courts in California.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

June 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judiciary Panel Upholds Order That Found Ex-Judge Likely Created Abusive Workplace

Judicial Conference committee rejects former U.S. Magistrate Judge Carmen Garza's petition to revisit a misconduct order.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

June 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

Attorney Fees Cannot Exceed Value to Class, 9th Circuit Makes Clear in Copyright Case

Appeals court nixes $1.7 million fee award for $52,841.05 recovery in music composition holders' settlement with streaming service.

By Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read

June 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Not Just About Presence': Black LGBTQ Judges Share Importance of Diverse Judiciary

Diverse judges bring unique perspectives and they should voice them, panel says.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

June 09, 2023 | Law.com

A More Transparent Nominations Process?/Judicial Nominees Head to Senate Floor

Open government advocates press for a transparent judicial nominations process as more Biden nominees head to Senate votes.

By Avalon Zoppo

9 minute read

June 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

Insurer Urges Judges to Reject Harvard's Claim to Legal Costs in Supreme Court Case

First Circuit presses Harvard on missed notification deadline for insurance coverage in case challenging school's admissions policy.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

June 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judges Splinter Over 'Bruen' Test in Decision on Non-Violent Felon Gun Ban

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit says Pennsylvania man's right to keep and bear arms was violated.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

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