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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 15, 2022 | National Law Journal

Request for ICE Records in Judge's Arrest Is 'Rooted in Speculation,' Government Says

The ACLU and American Oversight say ICE's search for emails related to Judge Shelley Joseph's arrest was too narrow.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

February 14, 2022 | National Law Journal

Conservative Legal Group Urges 6th Circuit to Nix Sidney Powell's 'Kraken' Lawsuit Sanctions

Powell and her legal team are challenging U.S. District Judge Linda Parker's order requiring the attorneys to pay legal costs totaling $175,000 over the so-called Kraken lawsuit.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

February 10, 2022 | The Recorder

Judge Asks If Ruling Against Jones Day Would Doom Orrick Subpoena Over Poached Partner

Jones Day claims its former partner breached an agreement when leaving for Orrick.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

February 09, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

5th Circuit Judge Gregg Costa to Return to Private Practice, Saying He's 'Better Suited to Being an Advocate'

Judge Gregg Costa is resigning from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in August.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

February 09, 2022 | National Law Journal

Are Test Scores Property? 'Varsity Blues' Parent Argues Government Is Criminalizing Cheating

A former private equity executive challenging his three-month prison sentence argues tests scores are not property under fraud statutes.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

February 08, 2022 | National Law Journal

Senators Knock 'Texas Two-Step' Bankruptcy Tactic Used by J&J in Talc Cases

While most senators criticized the strategy, they didn't land on what, if any, legislative fix would be appropriate.

By Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read

February 08, 2022 | National Law Journal

6th Circuit, Citing Filing Errors, Orders Sidney Powell to Refile Challenge to 'Kraken' Lawsuit Sanctions

The court noted several filing mistakes in Powell's brief asking the it to overturn sanctions stemming from her lawsuit challenging election results in Michigan.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

February 07, 2022 | National Law Journal

Attorney's $12K Sanction Can't Be Wiped Out in Bankruptcy, Appeals Court Rules

The lawyer attempted to argue his debt wasn't a "fine, penalty or forfeiture" under the Bankruptcy Code.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

February 07, 2022 | National Law Journal

Citing Conflict of Interest, Ex-Defender Asks Panel to Recuse Itself or Vacate Order in Her Harassment Case

The woman, identified as Jane Roe, said the selection process for judges in her case favored the judiciary, which is being sued.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

February 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Directed Lawyer to Remove Mask During Oral Arguments

The Fifth Circuit panel previously denied the attorney's request to appear for the argument virtually.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read