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Avalon Zoppo

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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February 24, 2022 | National Law Journal

Sidney Powell Loses Bid to Pause CLE Sanctions as Deadline Looms

Powell was given until Thursday to complete 12 hours of CLE as a sanction for filing a frivolous election challenge.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

February 23, 2022 | National Law Journal

In 1st Published Opinion, Judge Toby Heytens Says Police Conducted Unreasonable Search

Heytens, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit by President Joe Biden, joined the bench in November 2021.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

February 22, 2022 | The Recorder

9th Circuit Keeps Nursing Home COVID-19 Lawsuit in State Court, Aligning With 3rd Circuit

The jurisdictional question over whether wrongful death claims belong in state or federal court is pending before several other circuits.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

February 22, 2022 | National Law Journal

Sidney Powell Accuses Court That Sanctioned Her of Being 'Bent on Vengeance'

"The District Court is clearly bent on vengeance, not justice. At a minimum, these facts justify appellants turning to this court in the first instance for a fair shake," Powell's reply reads.

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3 minute read

February 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

'Unpersuasive Excuses': Detroit Condemns Sidney Powell's Attempt to Pause CLE Sanctions

Powell and her legal team have until Feb. 25 to complete 12 hours of continuing legal education as part of their sanction for filing a frivolous election challenge.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

February 18, 2022 | National Law Journal

Appeals Court Dismisses 1st Amendment Claim in Ex-Judge's Whistleblower Lawsuit

A former magistrate judge claims she was fired for raising concerns about arraignment and search warrant practices.

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3 minute read

February 18, 2022 | National Law Journal

Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Stock Disclosure Requirements for Federal Judges

The bill would require the Administrative Office of the Courts to create an online database for judges' financial disclosures, and those forms would have to be posted within 90 days of being filed.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

February 17, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

5th Circuit Is on Fire, Judge Says, as Panel Fractures Over Vaccine Mandate

The unpublished 80-page opinion said United Airlines workers might suffer irreparable injury without an injunction against the company's vaccine mandate.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

February 16, 2022 | National Law Journal

Judge James Ho's Affirmative Action Comments Spark Debate Among Legal Academics

Some academics say Ho's comments could cause recusal issues in potential future cases, while another says Ho was explaining the law as it's applied now.

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6 minute read

February 15, 2022 | National Law Journal

'Cowboys for Trump' Can't Sue Over Donor Disclosure Rule, Appeals Court Rules

A 10th Circuit panel ruled that Cowboys for Trump, a group formed to raise money and advocate for former President Donald Trump, lacked standing to challenge New Mexico's donor disclosure rules.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read