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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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December 15, 2021 | National Law Journal

Trial Against Harvard Professor Accused of Lying About China Ties Puts DOJ Initiative in Spotlight

The case is part of DOJ's recent crackdown on Chinese economic espionage.

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6 minute read

December 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

Paul Weiss, Dechert Back DC in Jan. 6 Lawsuit Against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers

"In the wake of this assault, the Capitol was left in shambles, with the District left to deal with the aftermath of the violent disruption to what should have been the peaceful transition of presidential power," according to the lawsuit filed in federal court.

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December 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

3 Appellate Judges to Take Senior Status, Giving Biden Vacancies on 4th and 6th Circuits

None of the departures will flip the political leanings of either court.

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December 14, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Divided 5th Circuit Panel Leaves United Airlines' Vaccine Mandate In Place

"Make no mistake: Vaccine mandates like the one United is attempting to impose here present a crisis of conscience for many people of faith," Judge James Ho wrote in his dissent opposing the mandate.

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December 13, 2021 | National Law Journal

Telehealth Provider Urges DC Circuit to Revive Medicare Reimbursement Challenge

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has said telehealth services provided by doctors living abroad aren't reimbursable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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5 minute read

December 10, 2021 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit Asks If Charter School Is State Actor in Challenge to Skirts-Only Dress Code

A divided panel in August ruled that three students who sued Charter Day School over a dress code mandating girls wear skirts to promote chivalry do not have a claim under the Equal Protection Clause because the school is a private entity and therefore not a state actor.

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6 minute read

December 10, 2021 | National Law Journal

7th Circuit Judge Diane Wood to Take Senior Status

Judge Diane Wood, nominated to the court in 1995 by former President Bill Clinton, was chief judge from 2013 until last July and is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School.

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December 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

Gender Gap Among Arguing Attorneys at 7th Circuit Has Barely Improved in Last Decade, Study Says

"If the rate of change remains constant, it will be another four decades before half of all attorneys arguing before the court are women," according to the report.

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December 07, 2021 | National Law Journal

Attorney Disbarred After Espionage-Related Conviction Seeks Reinstatement to DC Bar

Theresa Squillacote, a former government attorney, must show she has the "moral qualifications, competency, and learning in the law required for readmission," the D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel said.

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December 06, 2021 | National Law Journal

First Circuit Questions Intent of Judge Accused of Blocking ICE Arrest

The judge's attorney argued Joseph is protected from criminal prosecution by judicial immunity, but Circuit Judge William Kayatta noted that immunity wouldn't apply if Joseph acted corruptly.

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