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  1. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1358

    Can federal officials face Bivens suits for post-9/11 detention policies?

    Plaintiffs seek damages for prolonged solitary confinement. Officials claim qualified immunity and prior precedent bar the claims.

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    Ziglar v. Abbasi
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  2. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1498

    Is the federal crime of violence definition too vague to convict?

    The dispute centers on whether a federal statute defining violent crimes is unconstitutionally vague.

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    Lynch v. Dimaya
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  3. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1391

    Can New York ban merchants from telling customers credit cards cost more?

    New York merchants want to tell customers credit cards cost more. The state says this law bans that pricing practice.

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    Expressions Hair Design v. Schneiderman
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  4. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1406

    How much proof links bad conduct to legal fees?

    The parties dispute the standard for proving that misconduct caused specific legal costs.

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    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. Haeger
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  5. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-649

    Can bankruptcy courts approve settlements that bypass statutory creditor priority?

    the sides that brought the case argue the bankruptcy court wrongly approved a settlement that paid some creditors more than others. the opposing sides claim the court had discretion to approve the deal.

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    Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corp.
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  6. October Term 2016 · Docket 14-1538

    Does supplying one component abroad infringe a U.S. patent?

    Life Technologies and Promega dispute whether exporting a single part violates U.S. patent law.

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    Life Technologies Corp. v. Promega Corp.
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  7. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1262

    Did race or politics drive North Carolina district lines?

    North Carolina officials and voters dispute whether race or politics shaped two congressional maps.

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    McCrory v. Harris
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  8. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-680

    Does a racial target alone trigger strict scrutiny?

    Appellants argue a 55 percent floor violates the Constitution. Appellees claim the district court wrongly required a conflict with traditional principles.

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    Bethune-Hill v. Virginia State Bd. of Elections
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  9. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1191

    Does a gender-based citizenship law violate equal protection?

    A father argues the law unfairly denies his son citizenship based on gender.

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    Lynch v. Morales-Santana
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  10. October Term 2016 · Docket 14-1055

    Does a right-to-sue clause grant federal jurisdiction?

    Parties dispute whether a statutory right to sue creates federal subject-matter jurisdiction.

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    Lightfoot v. Cendant Mortgage
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  11. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1111

    Can cities sue banks for housing discrimination?

    Miami claims Bank of America caused segregation. The bank argues the city lacks standing.

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    Bank of America Corp. v. Miami
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  12. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1251

    Can a nominee serve as acting official for their own office?

    The Board argues the Vacancies Act bars self-appointment. The company claims the law allows it.

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    NLRB v. SW General, Inc.
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  13. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-423

    Does the FSIA require a strict jurisdictional test for sovereign immunity?

    Venezuela argues the FSIA demands a strict jurisdictional test. Helmerich & Payne argues a loose pleading standard applies.

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    Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela v. Helmerich & Payne Int'l Drilling Co.
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  14. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-513

    Does a seal violation force case dismissal?

    State Farm seeks dismissal after seal breaches. The government argues the case should proceed.

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    State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. United States, ex rel. Rigsby
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  15. October Term 2016 · Docket 15-927

    Does a patent statute bar the laches defense?

    the sides that brought the case argue a six-year statute bars laches. the opposing sides claim laches remains a valid defense.

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    SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC
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