Avalon Zoppo
Avalon Zoppo is an appellate courts reporter for The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AvalonZoppo.
March 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
Former Federal Judge George Hazel Joins Gibson Dunn"Engaging with witnesses [and] standing in front of a jury and being able to convince 12 people what the right answer is, I missed it all," said Hazel, one of several Obama-appointees who left the bench early this past year for private practice.
By Avalon Zoppo
5 minute read
February 28, 2023 | National Law Journal
Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Advocates Dealt Loss at DC CircuitLinda Coberly, the chair of the ERA Coalition's legal task force who attended the hearing, said the circuit's decision punts the debate over the deadline's validity to Congress.
By Avalon Zoppo
5 minute read
February 27, 2023 | National Law Journal
'Disturbed by Some Language:' Judge Concerned by Rise in Combative Opinions"I'm a little disturbed by some language I see from time to time in the present day that is a bit more combative than what I've seen in the past… It's something we judges need to keep in mind," said Judge D. Brooks Smith.
By Avalon Zoppo
4 minute read
February 27, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief
Supreme Court Brief: ID Theft Sentence Enhancement | Connect-the-Dots Amicus BriefA very unusual part amicus brief, part art project filed with the court last week has sparked praise and criticism.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner
9 minute read
February 24, 2023 | National Law Journal
'Lord Voldemort of Administrative Law.' Judges Refer to 'Harry Potter' in Rejecting Charter Boat Rule"It's unclear how 'the Lord Voldemort of administrative law' comports with our legal history and tradition," Judge Andrew Oldham wrote in a concurrence.
By Avalon Zoppo
3 minute read
February 24, 2023 | National Law Journal
Is It Time for a Single Bar Admission Rule for All Federal District Courts?A proposal asks a federal judiciary rules committee to adopt a rule under which once an attorney is licensed in a state and admitted to one district court, they could practice in all 94 district courts.
By Avalon Zoppo
7 minute read
February 22, 2023 | National Law Journal
'This Area Is Anarchy.' Sex Trafficking Carveout for Section 230 Roils Appeals CourtsAppellate courts are now grappling with an amendment that carved out an exception to immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
By Avalon Zoppo
5 minute read
February 22, 2023 | National Law Journal
Biden Renominates 10th Circuit Pick for Lower CourtThe White House on Wednesday also nominated Judge Kato Crews to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
By Avalon Zoppo
2 minute read
February 22, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief
Supreme Court Brief: Justices Begin Their Look at Section 230 | Plus: No New Cert GrantsAfter hours of oral argument, the future of YouTube and other platforms' liability for content management before the U.S. Supreme Court was no more clear Tuesday than when the dispute was first filed.
By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo
6 minute read
February 21, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief
Supreme Court Brief: Justices Eye Section 230 | Title 42 Case Vanishes | Who's at the PodiumThe Section 230 dispute stems from claims that social media platforms have allowed terrorism to spread without consequence and the results could have a big impact beyond just the tech world.
By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo
9 minute read
