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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March 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

Law Firm's Tactics Were 'Akin to a Shakedown,' Court Says in Upholding Fee Reduction

The Eighth Circuit panel found that Little Rock, Arkansas-based Sanford Law Firm overbilled in the case and held up a reduction in attorney fees.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

March 02, 2022 | National Law Journal

Panel Weighs Revival of Ex-Federal Defender's Harassment Lawsuit

Jane Roe's attorney argues the Fourth Circuit's EDR plan and how it was implemented in her client's case violated the Constitution.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

March 01, 2022 | National Law Journal

1st Circuit Judge Sandra Lynch to Take Senior Status

Lynch was appointed to the federal appeals court by former President Bill Clinton in 1995.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

March 01, 2022 | National Law Journal

Big Law, Former Federal Prosecutors Back Public Defender for Third Circuit Vacancy

Former federal prosecutors, some of whom now work in Big Law, voiced support for Arianna Freeman's Third Circuit nomination, citing her background as a public defender.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

February 28, 2022 | National Law Journal

White & Case Lawyer Says Government May Have Let 'Varsity Blues' Ringleader Hide Assets

The U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts called the attorney's accusations "vague and speculative."

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

February 28, 2022 | National Law Journal

1st Circuit Rejects Judicial Immunity Shield for Judge Accused of Blocking ICE Arrest

The panel said it did not have authority to review Judge Shelley Joseph's appeal challenging a lower court judge's decision allowing charges against her to proceed.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

February 25, 2022 | Law.com

Plaintiffs Plan to Appeal Talc Bankruptcy Ruling as J&J Eyes 'Global Resolution'

"The court is not persuaded by the objecting parties' allegations of gamesmanship or inequity," the judge wrote.

By Avalon Zoppo | Amanda Bronstad

7 minute read

February 24, 2022 | National Law Journal

Sidney Powell Loses Bid to Pause CLE Sanctions as Deadline Looms

Powell was given until Thursday to complete 12 hours of CLE as a sanction for filing a frivolous election challenge.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

February 23, 2022 | National Law Journal

In 1st Published Opinion, Judge Toby Heytens Says Police Conducted Unreasonable Search

Heytens, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit by President Joe Biden, joined the bench in November 2021.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

February 22, 2022 | The Recorder

9th Circuit Keeps Nursing Home COVID-19 Lawsuit in State Court, Aligning With 3rd Circuit

The jurisdictional question over whether wrongful death claims belong in state or federal court is pending before several other circuits.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

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