Avalon Zoppo
Avalon Zoppo is an appellate courts reporter for The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AvalonZoppo.
August 11, 2022 | Law.com
Bench Report: Political Backlash Against Judge Who Signed Mar-A-Lago Warrant Breeds Security Concerns + Another Judge Puts Conditions On Retirement"Reinhart was on duty at a particular time. They presented him with the affidavits and he has to make the call; he's doing his job," said a former federal judge.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner
7 minute read
August 10, 2022 | National Law Journal
Political Criticism of Judge Who Issued Trump Warrant Renews Judicial Security ConcernsLower court judges continue to face online threats and attacks after politicians use hyperbole and misinformation to denigrate the judicial system.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner
6 minute read
August 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
Biden Nominates Federal Prosecutor to 10th Circuit VacancyJabari Wamble was tapped to fill the seat left vacant after Judge Mary Beck Briscoe announced senior status last March.
By Avalon Zoppo
2 minute read
August 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
Woman Who Accused Judge of Sexual Assault Can't Re-File Claims, Court RulesMitchell claims Roberts sexually assaulted her 35 years ago while he was prosecuting a 1981 murder trial in Salt Lake City when she was a teenager serving as a witness.
By Avalon Zoppo
4 minute read
August 04, 2022 | Law.com
Bench Report: Judge Luttig on Amending the Electoral Count Act + Labor Law Experience Missing From the BenchThe former Fourth Circuit judge worked with lawmakers on the creation of the Electoral Count Act of 2022.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner
9 minute read
August 04, 2022 | National Law Journal
Senate Confirms Roopali Desai as 1st South Asian Judge on 9th CircuitDesai, a partner at Coppersmith Brockelman, was confirmed in a 67-29 vote.
By Avalon Zoppo
2 minute read
August 04, 2022 | National Law Journal
Facing Discipline, Rudy Giuliani Needs to Show DC Bar He Had Evidence of Election FraudA D.C. Bar lawyer cautioned Giuliani's lawyers it did not appear they were focusing on the crux of the complaint filed against their client.
By Avalon Zoppo
3 minute read
August 03, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Citing 'Occult Mysteries,' Appeals Court Nips $200M IRS Penalty Against ExxonThe panel sided with the government in the bulk of the convoluted tax case, rejecting a more than billion-dollar tax refund Exxon sought.
By Avalon Zoppo
3 minute read
August 02, 2022 | National Law Journal
Government Lawyer Disbarred After Espionage Conviction Shouldn't Be Reinstated, DC Ethics Panel Says"The seriousness of petitioner's conduct cannot be understated," the committee wrote.
By Avalon Zoppo
4 minute read
August 01, 2022 | The Recorder
Jones Day's Subpoena of Orrick Over Poached Partner Must Be Enforced, Court RulesJones Day tried, but failed, to first get the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to issue the summons, before turning to the California court, where Orrick is headquartered.
By Avalon Zoppo
3 minute read
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