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  1. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-307

    Can the House defend a law when the President opposes it?

    The dispute centers on whether the House of Representatives has standing to defend a federal statute when the executive branch agrees with the plaintiff that the law is unconstitutional.

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    United States v. Windsor
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  2. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-144

    Can a state official defend a ballot measure without state authorization?

    the sides that brought the case seek to defend a state ballot measure. the opposing sides argue the state lacks standing to do so.

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    Hollingsworth v. Perry
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  3. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-135

    Can a court void an arbitration award for factual error?

    Oxford Health Plans seeks to overturn an arbitrator's award. Sutter argues the award stands despite factual disputes.

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    Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter
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  4. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-416

    Do patent settlement payments violate antitrust law?

    The FTC argues these payments harm consumers. Actavis claims they resolve patent disputes.

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    FTC v. Actavis, Inc.
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  5. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-52

    Does federal trucking law preempt state car storage rules?

    A used car dealer and a car owner dispute federal preemption of state storage laws.

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    Dan's City Used Cars, Inc. v. Pelkey
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  6. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-142

    Can generic drug makers face design-defect liability despite FDA approval?

    The dispute centers on whether federal law blocks state design-defect claims against generic drug manufacturers.

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    Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. v. Bartlett
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  7. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-236

    Does the Vaccine Act allow fees for late petitions?

    The dispute centers on whether the Vaccine Act permits attorneys to collect fees when a court dismisses a claim for filing too late.

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    Sebelius v. Cloer
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  8. October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1518

    Does defalcation require intent to defraud?

    The dispute centers on whether a trustee's self-dealing constitutes defalcation without proof of intent to defraud.

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    Bullock v. BankChampaign, N. A.
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  9. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-71

    Can Arizona require proof of citizenship on federal voter forms?

    Arizona demands documentary proof of citizenship. Federal law mandates a simple signed attestation. The conflict centers on state authority versus federal preemption.

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    Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Ariz. Inc.
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  10. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-133

    Can arbitration costs block antitrust claims?

    American Express seeks to enforce an arbitration clause. The restaurant argues the clause blocks effective antitrust relief.

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    American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant
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  11. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-96

    Does the Voting Rights Act coverage formula remain constitutional?

    Shelby County argues the formula is outdated. The government argues it remains necessary.

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    Shelby County v. Holder
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  12. October Term 2012 · Docket 11-10189

    Does Texas procedure bar ineffective assistance claims on direct appeal?

    The dispute centers on whether Texas rules prevent defendants from raising ineffective assistance claims during direct appeal.

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    Trevino v. Thaler
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  13. October Term 2012 · Docket 12-126

    Does a prisoner's delay bar a claim of actual innocence?

    The dispute centers on whether a prisoner's late filing defeats a claim of actual innocence.

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    McQuiggin v. Perkins
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  14. October Term 2012 · Docket 11-10362

    Does the law enforcement proviso cover prison guards?

    the sides that brought the case seek a damages waiver for guard conduct. The government argues the waiver excludes non-investigative staff.

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    Millbrook v. United States
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  15. October Term 2012 · Docket 11-796

    Can a farmer replant patented seeds without infringing the patent?

    A farmer replanted patented soybean seeds. Monsanto claims this violates the patent. The farmer argues the patent rights ended after the initial sale.

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    Bowman v. Monsanto Co.
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  16. October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1118

    Can a patent malpractice suit stay in state court?

    The dispute centers on whether federal courts must hear patent malpractice claims filed under state law.

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    Gunn v. Minton
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