SCOTUS Legal Briefs

Arguments on 2020-10-07

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  1. October Term 2020 · Docket 18-956

    Can a company copyright the structure of a programming language?

    Google copied Java code to build Android. Oracle claims this violates copyright law. Google argues the code is functional and fair use applies.

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    Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc.
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  2. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-368

    Does selling a car in a state create jurisdiction for a crash there?

    Ford argues that selling a car in Montana does not create jurisdiction for a crash there. Montana argues that the sale creates the necessary legal connection.

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    Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial Dist. Court
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