SCOTUS Legal Briefs

Arguments on 2012-10-03

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  1. October Term 2012 · Docket 11-465

    Does a state court decision on state law count as a merits ruling on a federal claim?

    the side that brought the case argues a state court ruling on state law satisfies federal review. the opposing side argues the court must explicitly address the federal claim.

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    Johnson v. Williams
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  2. October Term 2012 · Docket 11-597

    Does temporary government flooding count as a taking?

    The dispute centers on whether temporary flooding by the government constitutes a taking under the Fifth Amendment.

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    Arkansas Game and Fish Comm'n v. United States
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