October Term 2002 · Docket 02-575

Can a state court hear a foreign company's speech case?

Nike argues California lacks jurisdiction over its global speech. Kasky claims the state court has power to judge his claims.

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Nike, Inc. v. Kasky
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    General Olson argued California transferred regulatory power to private parties.

    Hoeber argued Kasky lacked standing because he never bought shoes.

    Tribe noted Nike's global production in fifty-one countries.

    Rehnquist closed the argument and submitted the case.

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What this case is about

Nike seeks dismissal of the case. Kasky wants the state court to proceed.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on April 23, 2003.

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What each side wants

Nike wants the case dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Kasky wants the state court to hear his claims.

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What each side says

Nike argues California transferred regulatory power to private parties.

Kasky argues he has standing despite not buying shoes.

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What the justices asked

Does the state court have jurisdiction over Nike's speech?

Does Kasky have Article III standing to sue?

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Why it matters

This case defines state power over corporate speech. It sets limits on private lawsuits against global firms.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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