Avalon Zoppo

Avalon Zoppo is an appellate courts reporter for The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AvalonZoppo.

Connect with this author

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

June 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

Federal Circuit Judicial Council Denies Newman's Request for New Cases Amid Investigation

Judge's attorney decries lack of due processing, saying 95-year-old jurist was denied notice and an opportunity to be heard.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

June 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit Judges Trade Barbs in Divided Ruling on University's Bias Policy

The 2-1 majority accuses the dissenting judge of a "misguided journey." The dissenter says the majority disregarded "the stark reality of the record."

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

June 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Sky Is the Limit': What 2nd Circuit's Broad View of Bankruptcy Code Means Beyond Purdue Pharma

The decision "opens the door to other boundary-pushing components of restructuring plan(s)," law professor says.

By Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read

May 31, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judges Question Post-Appeal Sanctions Authority in Case of Trump Attorney

Seventh Circuit considers whether Wisconsin governor waited too long before seeking attorney fees after election-fraud suit lost on appeal.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

May 30, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Significant Confusion': Judge Urges High Court to Revisit FTCA Immunity Test

Stephanos Bibas, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, said judges are struggling to apply the test for the "discretionary function exception."

By Avalon Zoppo

7 minute read