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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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May 03, 2023 | National Law Journal

Biden Nominates Judge Loren AliKhan to Be 1st South Asian Woman on DC District Court

The president also names judges to district court seats in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

May 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Great Progress': Senate Confirms 2 Federal Judges to New Jersey Court

The confirmations of Michael Farbiarz and Robert Kirsch will fill the district court that had six vacancies when President Joe Biden took office.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

May 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

Calling Lawsuit 'Bare Bones,' 7th Circuit Rejects Genetic Privacy Claims Over Ancestry.com Acquisition

While the law was enacted in 1998, the panel said there was a "dearth of Illinois precedent" examining its boundaries.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

April 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judiciary Panel Advances Proposed Rule Change on Visual Aids for Trials

A proposal would leave it to judges to decide if and when advance notice of aids must be provided to opposing counsel.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

April 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Tough Row to Hoe': Judges Skeptical of Challenge to OSHA Rulemaking

Sixth Circuit panel questions company's argument that the Labor Department agency violated the nondelegation doctrine.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

April 28, 2023 | Law.com

Senate Judicial Noms Meeting Ends Early | Judge Talks Civility

The Judiciary Committee holds a truncated session. Plus: A federal judge tries to bring civility to her courtroom.

By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read

April 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

Another Appeals Court Finds Arbitration Act Applies to Uber Drivers

Third Circuit finds the rideshare service's drivers generally were not engaged in interstate commerce that would exempt them from the law.

By Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read

April 25, 2023 | National Law Journal

Defense Attorneys Group Urges New Trial for Elizabeth Holmes

Prosecution violated procedural rules governing expert testimony in science-heavy case, says National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

April 25, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief

Supreme Court Brief: Social Media Blocking | Appellate Review Preservation

A pair of cases involving public officials blocking people on their social media accounts will head to the U.S. Supreme Court next term.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

April 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

Attorneys Seek High-Court Clarity on Rules for Preserving Appellate Review

Justices consider appealability of issues rejected at summary judgment but not reasserted in post-trial motion.

By Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read