October Term 2011 · Docket 10-948
Does a federal consumer law ban arbitration agreements?
Creditors argue a federal law allows arbitration. Consumers say the law bans it.
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October Term 2011 · Docket 10-545
Can Congress restore copyright to foreign works in the public domain?
the sides that brought the case argue Section 514 violates the Constitution by removing works from the public domain. The government defends the statute as a valid exercise of legislative power.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-553
Can a church fire a minister without government review?
A church claims the First Amendment bars courts from reviewing its dismissal of a teacher. The government argues employment laws must apply to all workers.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1001
Does Arizona's rule bar federal review of ineffective assistance claims?
Arizona requires defendants to raise ineffective assistance claims in state postconviction proceedings. the side that brought the case argues this rule blocks federal habeas review.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-63
Does a lawyer's abandonment excuse a missed filing deadline?
the sides that brought the case seek relief for a missed deadline caused by lawyer abandonment. the opposing sides argue the state must enforce strict filing rules.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-680
Does prison isolation trigger Miranda rights for off-prison conduct?
The dispute centers on whether a prisoner isolated for questioning about outside conduct is in custody.
October Term 2011 · Docket 09-958
Can private parties sue to enforce Medicaid rate-setting rules?
the sides that brought the case seek a private right of action. the opposing sides argue Congress denied such a remedy.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-6549
Does the federal sex offender registration law apply to crimes committed before the law passed?
The dispute centers on whether a federal law requiring sex offender registration applies to individuals convicted before the law took effect.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-568
Does a conflict-of-interest recusal law violate free speech?
Nevada officials argue recusal rules protect integrity. Carrigan claims they punish political association.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-779
Does Vermont's ban on selling doctor prescription data violate the First Amendment?
Vermont argues the law protects doctor privacy. IMS Health argues the law restricts speech.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-1403
Can defendants prove no price impact before class certification?
Investors seek class status. The company argues individual reliance issues block certification.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-5258
Does a prior conviction count if the law changed the maximum sentence after the crime?
The dispute centers on whether a state law change that increased a maximum sentence applies to past convictions.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-382
Must the government share legal advice with tribes it manages?
The Jicarilla Apache Nation seeks legal advice from the government. The government claims privilege blocks that disclosure.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-174
Can federal courts order power plants to cut emissions?
States sue power companies over climate change. The companies argue courts lack authority to set environmental policy.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-290
What evidence standard proves patent invalidity?
Microsoft seeks a preponderance standard to invalidate patents. i4i defends the clear and convincing evidence rule.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-5400
Can judges extend prison sentences to secure drug treatment?
The dispute centers on whether a sentencing judge may lengthen a prison term to ensure a defendant receives specific correctional treatment.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-993
Can state law force generic drug makers to change FDA-approved labels?
Plaintiffs claim generic makers ignored safety risks. Defendants argue federal law blocks such claims.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-313
Must incumbents build new lines for competitors?
Competitors demand new physical connections. Incumbents refuse to build them.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-277
Can a nationwide class proceed without a single company-wide policy?
Plaintiffs seek to certify a massive class based on decentralized decisions. The company argues this lacks a common core.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-5443
Does a witness-killing statute require proof the killer intended to stop a specific federal report?
The dispute centers on whether the government must prove a defendant intended to prevent a witness from reporting a federal crime to a federal officer.