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.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
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.
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.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 22, lines 29-5 — Transcript, file page 22, lines 29-5
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 15-41 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 15-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 5-13 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 5-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 30, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 30, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 23-45 — Transcript, file page 52, lines 23-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 31-27 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 31-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 63, lines 29-31 — Transcript, file page 63, lines 29-31
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
Nike seeks dismissal of the case. Kasky wants the state court to proceed.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 22, lines 29-5 — Transcript, file page 22, lines 29-5
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 15-41 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 15-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 30, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 30, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 23-45 — Transcript, file page 52, lines 23-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 31-27 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 31-27
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on April 23, 2003.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 5-13 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 5-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 63, lines 29-31 — Transcript, file page 63, lines 29-31
What each side wants
Nike wants the case dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Kasky wants the state court to hear his claims.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 22, lines 29-5 — Transcript, file page 22, lines 29-5
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 15-41 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 15-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 30, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 30, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 23-45 — Transcript, file page 52, lines 23-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 31-27 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 31-27
What each side says
Nike argues California transferred regulatory power to private parties.
Kasky argues he has standing despite not buying shoes.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 22, lines 29-5 — Transcript, file page 22, lines 29-5
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 15-41 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 15-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 30, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 30, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 23-45 — Transcript, file page 52, lines 23-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 31-27 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 31-27
What the justices asked
Does the state court have jurisdiction over Nike's speech?
Does Kasky have Article III standing to sue?
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 63, lines 29-31 — Transcript, file page 63, lines 29-31
Why it matters
This case defines state power over corporate speech. It sets limits on private lawsuits against global firms.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 22, lines 29-5 — Transcript, file page 22, lines 29-5
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 15-41 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 15-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 30, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 30, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 23-45 — Transcript, file page 52, lines 23-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 31-27 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 31-27
What happens next
This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 5-13 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 5-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 63, lines 29-31 — Transcript, file page 63, lines 29-31
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 22, lines 29-5 — Transcript, file page 22, lines 29-5
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 15-41 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 15-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 30, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 30, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 23-45 — Transcript, file page 52, lines 23-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 31-27 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 31-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 22, lines 29-5 — Transcript, file page 22, lines 29-5
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 15-41 — Transcript, file page 3, lines 15-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 30, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 30, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 23-45 — Transcript, file page 52, lines 23-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 31-27 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 31-27
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.