Avalon Zoppo

February 07, 2022 | National Law Journal

The lawyer attempted to argue his debt wasn't a "fine, penalty or forfeiture" under the Bankruptcy Code.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

February 07, 2022 | National Law Journal

The woman, identified as Jane Roe, said the selection process for judges in her case favored the judiciary, which is being sued.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

February 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

The Fifth Circuit panel previously denied the attorney's request to appear for the argument virtually.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

February 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

Sen. Cotton requested that two U.S. attorney nominees and two U.S. marshal nominees be held over.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

February 02, 2022 | National Law Journal

Judge Karen Nelson Moore, in a dissent, said the court's decision is part of a growing trend to use procedures to "delay the adjudication of laws that significantly impair constitutional rights."

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4 minute read

February 02, 2022 | National Law Journal

Davis, who currently sits on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, would be the first Black woman from Michigan to serve on the Cincinnati, Ohio-based federal appeals court.

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2 minute read

February 01, 2022 | National Law Journal

Appeals to dismissals of COVID-19 tuition refund lawsuits are pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C., Second, Fifth and Seventh circuits.

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6 minute read

February 01, 2022 | National Law Journal

Jackson's opinion comes as she is considered a leading contender for a U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.

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4 minute read

January 31, 2022 | National Law Journal

Lawyers for a former public defender who is suing the judiciary over its harassment reporting policies argue the court should require the disclosure of records concerning how the appellate panel was selected.

By Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read

January 31, 2022 | National Law Journal

The lawyer sued over negative reviews on the firm's Yelp, Google and Facebook pages after making negative comments online about Ukrainians.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read