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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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December 23, 2021 | National Law Journal

Biden Nominates South Carolina Judge Michelle Childs for DC Circuit

Childs would replace Judge David Tatel, who announced he would take senior status in February

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2 minute read

December 23, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

5th Circuit Won't Revive Walmart's Suit Against DOJ Over Opioid Prescription Practices

Walmart sought clarification of pharmacists' obligations to refuse to fill suspicious opioid prescriptions under the Controlled Substance Act.

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3 minute read

December 22, 2021 | National Law Journal

More Big Law Firms Join Nursing Homes, Hospitals in Fight Over Liability for COVID-19 Deaths

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and DLA Piper are among the firms involved in various appellate litigation.

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6 minute read

December 21, 2021 | National Law Journal

Harvard Professor Found Guilty of Lying About Ties to China

Prosecutors said the scientist signed a Thousand Talents Program contract in 2012 and Wuhan University of Technology awarded him $50,000 a month plus $1.5 million to create a research lab at the school.

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5 minute read

December 17, 2021 | National Law Journal

Rejection of Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Deal Could Tee Up SCOTUS Review of Liability Releases

"The decision may embolden other judges who have had concerns about non-debtor releases but are typically told, playground style, 'but everyone is doing it,'" said law professor Melissa Jacoby.

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5 minute read

December 15, 2021 | National Law Journal

6th Circuit Denies Initial En Banc Review of OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Mandate

Judge Jeffrey Sutton dissented, saying the case is "suitable for an extraordinary procedure."

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4 minute read

December 15, 2021 | National Law Journal

5th Circuit Lifts National Injunction Against Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

The mandate remains blocked in half the country.

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2 minute read

December 15, 2021 | National Law Journal

Trial Against Harvard Professor Accused of Lying About China Ties Puts DOJ Initiative in Spotlight

The case is part of DOJ's recent crackdown on Chinese economic espionage.

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6 minute read

December 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

Paul Weiss, Dechert Back DC in Jan. 6 Lawsuit Against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers

"In the wake of this assault, the Capitol was left in shambles, with the District left to deal with the aftermath of the violent disruption to what should have been the peaceful transition of presidential power," according to the lawsuit filed in federal court.

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3 minute read

December 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

3 Appellate Judges to Take Senior Status, Giving Biden Vacancies on 4th and 6th Circuits

None of the departures will flip the political leanings of either court.

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2 minute read