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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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February 01, 2022 | National Law Journal

In First DC Circuit Opinion, Ketanji Brown Jackson Sides With Labor Unions in Bargaining Dispute

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

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

January 31, 2022 | National Law Journal

Judges Appear Skeptical of Releasing Records in Challenge to Judiciary's Misconduct Policies

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

7th Circuit Rejects Lawyer's Libel Claims Over Negative Online Reviews

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

January 28, 2022 | National Law Journal

'Knack for Picking Up Nuances': Ketanji Brown Jackson Emerges as Top Contender to Replace Breyer

"She had a knack for picking up on nuances in a case that others might miss—things that turned out to be important," a Morrison & Foerster attorney who previously worked with Jackson said.

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6 minute read

January 27, 2022 | National Law Journal

1st Circuit's Only Republican-Appointed Judge to Take Senior Status

Chief Judge Jeffrey Howard was appointed to the Boston-based appeals court in 2002.

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2 minute read

January 25, 2022 | Law.com

Students With Disabilities Likely to Succeed in Challenging School Mask Bans, Appeals Court Says

The St. Louis-based court narrowed an injunction blocking the enforcement of Iowa's ban on school mask requirements to only apply to schools that serve the families behind the litigation.

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3 minute read

January 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

Judge's Ruling Highlights Forum Shopping Concerns in Bankruptcy Matters

"The practice of regularly approving third-party releases and the related concerns about forum shopping call into question the public confidence in the manner that these cases are being handled by the Bankruptcy Court in the Richmond Division," U.S. District Judge David Novak wrote.

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5 minute read

January 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

'You're Welcome': 9th Circuit Judge Writes Alternative Opinion for Ruling on COVID Gun Shop Closures

Judge Lawrence VanDyke predicted the case alleging Second Amendment violations will be heard by the full court and wrote an "alternative draft opinion."

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4 minute read

January 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

Judge Orders Counseling for Attorney Accused of Feeding Client Answers in Zoom Deposition

Boston attorney Jeffrey Rosin, who was accused of providing answers to his client during a Zoom deposition last April, was referred by a federal judge to receive counseling for managing his emotions.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

January 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

Senate Confirms Holly Thomas to Ninth Circuit

Thomas is the fourth Ninth Circuit nominee confirmed to the federal bench since President Biden took office.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read