October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1601
Does a buyer who never touches hazardous waste pay cleanup costs?
Burlington Northern argues it owes no cleanup costs because it never handled the waste. The government argues the buyer pays for all disposal.
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1410
Does federal trust law waive sovereign immunity for tribal lease disputes?
The Navajo Nation seeks money damages for lease management errors. The United States argues federal law blocks such claims.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-9995
Does a state judge's error in seating a juror require automatic federal reversal?
Rivera argues a state judge wrongly seated a juror. Illinois says this error did not violate federal rights.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-10441
Does a six-hour delay bar confession evidence?
The dispute centers on whether a six-hour delay automatically excludes confessions.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1356
Can police use jailhouse snitches to impeach defendants?
Kansas seeks to admit jailhouse snitch testimony to impeach a defendant. The defendant argues this violates constitutional rights.
October Term 2008 · Docket 08-681
Can courts stay removal orders while appeals proceed?
the sides that brought the case seek stays to remain in the U.S. during appeals. The government argues this practice undermines finality.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1309
Does a RICO enterprise require a structure separate from the criminal acts?
The dispute centers on whether a criminal group must have a distinct organizational structure beyond the specific crimes it commits to qualify as a RICO enterprise.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-9712
Must a defendant object to a plea breach before appealing?
Jimmy Puckett claims the government broke a plea deal. He wants a lower sentence. The government says he missed a procedural deadline.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1315
Should federal courts retry state court evidence claims?
The dispute centers on whether federal judges must re-examine state court evidence when reviewing habeas petitions.
October Term 2008 · Docket 08-88
Does a state court's delay violate a defendant's speedy trial rights?
Vermont argues court delays are not state faults. Brillon claims these delays violate his rights.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-615
Does the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act bar Iran from offsetting a U.S. judgment?
Iran seeks to offset a U.S. court judgment against it. The U.S. government argues the statute prevents this offset.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-8521
Does federal habeas counsel cover state post-conviction appeals?
the sides that brought the case seek federal funding for state appeals. the opposing sides argue the statute limits aid to federal courts.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-984
Does the Clean Water Act require EPA permits for mine tailings discharged into wetlands?
Coeur Alaska seeks to bypass EPA effluent limits by classifying mine tailings as fill material under Army Corps jurisdiction.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1015
Can high officials face lawsuits for policies they approved?
Plaintiffs sue top officials for supervisory liability. Defendants claim qualified immunity blocks the claims.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-543
Does a pension plan violate the law by crediting pregnancy leave differently than other medical leave?
AT&T argues its pension plan treats pregnancy leave fairly. Hulteen claims the plan discriminates against women.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1114
Does a state court's alternate holding bar federal habeas review of a Brady claim?
the side that brought the case argues the state court relied on federalism grounds. the opposing side claims the state court found no Brady violation on the merits.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1122
Can police frisk a passenger during a lawful traffic stop without suspecting a crime?
The dispute centers on whether a traffic stop alone justifies a pat-down search of a vehicle passenger.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1209
Does the VA owe veterans notice before denying benefits?
Veterans argue the VA must warn them before denying claims. The government argues veterans must prove harm from missing notices.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-512
Does a margin-based price squeeze prove antitrust liability?
Pacific Bell seeks reversal of a Ninth Circuit judgment. LinkLine seeks vacatur and remand. The dispute centers on antitrust liability standards.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-10374
Can New York Block Federal Prisoner Lawsuits in State Courts?
Prisoners argue New York bars federal claims. The State claims its law complies with federal rules.