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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August 27, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Former Fox News Host's Arbitration Challenge Belongs in Federal Court, Appeals Court Rules

The case pitted a new state law versus the Federal Arbitration Act.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

August 26, 2021 | National Law Journal

Judge Who Released Michael Avenatti's Financial Affidavits Says Privacy Rule Needs Clarification

Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York asked a committee to consider changing a federal rule on privacy protections for certain filings.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

August 26, 2021 | Law.com

Fordham Law School's Dean Dishes on Return-to-Campus Plans and a 'Need to Be Flexible'

Nearly 98% of Fordham Law School students have submitted proof of vaccination as part of a policy that Dean Matthew Diller says "has given people confidence to come back."

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

August 24, 2021 | National Law Journal

Judge Robert King Taking Senior Status, Giving Biden Another 4th Circuit Vacancy

The vacancy gives President Joe Biden his second seat to fill on the court.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

August 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

11th Circuit Upholds Sanctions in Unethical Fee-Sharing Arrangement Between Client and Attorney

A federal trial judge found the client was a serial filer who lodged frivolous ADA claims in order to share fees with his lawyer.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

August 16, 2021 | National Law Journal

These Associates Are Leading Oral Arguments as Remote Proceedings Continue

The COVID-19 pandemic may have helped give associates more opportunities to present oral arguments, with the associated travel costs eliminated when proceedings moved online, a U.S. district court judge said.

By Avalon Zoppo

7 minute read

August 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

Vax-or-Test Rules Gain Traction in Some Federal Courts. Will Others Follow?

District courts in Texas and Illinois, among others, have implemented policies requiring their staff to be vaccinated or submit to frequent testing. So far, some court clerks report there's been little pushback to the mandates.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

August 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit to Suspend Upcoming In-Person Arguments in September

The announcement comes as other federal appeals courts update reopening plans amid the increased spread of the delta variant of COVID-19.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

August 11, 2021 | National Law Journal

3rd Circuit Tosses Challenge to Pa.'s Expired COVID-19 Restrictions, Calling Case Moot

In a concurrence, Judge Kent Jordan said the question of mootness was "not a simple or easy one," pointing to the increased spread of the delta variant of COVID-19.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

August 09, 2021 | National Law Journal

Federal Court in Texas Requiring Staff to Get Vaccinations—or Weekly COVID-19 Tests

Unvaccinated individuals will not be permitted to work with juries and will be prohibited from work-related travel.

By Avalon Zoppo

3 minute read

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