Avalon Zoppo
Avalon Zoppo is an appellate courts reporter for The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AvalonZoppo.
June 05, 2023 | National Law Journal
Federal Circuit Judicial Council Denies Newman's Request for New Cases Amid InvestigationJudge'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 PolicyThe 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 PharmaThe 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 AttorneySeventh 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 TestStephanos 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
May 26, 2023 | Law.com
Biden Judicial Noms Withdraw + Alternative Vetting ProcessHappy Friday from Avalon and Brad, and welcome to another roundup of news about the judiciary. This week, we took a look at two of President…
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner
7 minute read
May 25, 2023 | National Law Journal
'Empty Exercise': Justices Back Appellate Review of Legal Issues Not Relitigated Post TrialJust going through the (Post-Trial) motions would be a waste of time, the Supreme Court says.
By Avalon Zoppo
3 minute read
May 24, 2023 | National Law Journal
Appeals Court Gives Clarity on Voluntary Dismissals, but Inconsistency Among Judges RemainsEleventh Circuit clarifies that plaintiffs can voluntarily dismiss entire lawsuits under Rule 41, but not individual claims.
By Avalon Zoppo
5 minute read
May 23, 2023 | National Law Journal
'Counter to Common Sense:' Split 4th Circuit Says School Admissions Policy Doesn't DiscriminateThe majority said the race-neutral policy is linked to the school's interest in promoting a diverse student body.
By Avalon Zoppo
4 minute read
May 18, 2023 | National Law Journal
1st Circuit's 'Varsity Blues' Ruling Reins in Prosecutors' Broad View of Fraud StatutesAppeals court rejects government's claims of honest services and property fraud.
By Avalon Zoppo
6 minute read
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