October Term 2007 · Docket 07-411
Can a tribe tax a nonmember bank on reservation land?
The dispute centers on whether tribal courts hold jurisdiction over a nonmember bank for tax collection.
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October Term 2007 · Docket 07-208
Can a court deny self-representation to a competent defendant?
Indiana argues a higher competency standard prevents trial chaos. Edwards argues the Sixth Amendment guarantees self-representation.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-312
Does the bankruptcy stamp tax exemption cover pre-confirmation transfers?
Florida and Piccadilly Cafeterias dispute whether the tax exemption applies to transfers made before a bankruptcy plan confirms.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1666
Can the U.S. government detain a citizen in Iraq to prevent a foreign trial?
The dispute centers on whether federal courts must release a U.S. citizen detained in Iraq to face a foreign criminal trial.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-455
Does lying about explosives require a direct link to the crime?
The government argues a false statement about explosives fits the statute. The defendant argues the law requires a specific connection to the crime.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-11429
Does a state misdemeanor count as a federal felony if it carries a one-year sentence?
The dispute centers on whether a state crime is a federal felony based on its label or its maximum prison term.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-308
Can the government keep interest on refunded taxes after the refund deadline passes?
The government claims it can keep interest on refunded taxes after the refund deadline passes. The mining company argues the government must return that interest.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-77
Must state courts seek federal approval before striking down redistricting laws?
Alabama argues state courts need no federal approval to invalidate redistricting plans. Opponents claim the Voting Rights Act requires such approval for any voting change.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1717
Does the Equal Access to Justice Act allow paralegal fees at market rates?
Richlin Security seeks market-rate paralegal fees. The government argues a statutory cap limits these costs.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-939
Does federal law block states from banning employer union speech in grants?
Employers claim federal law preempts a state ban on union speech. The state argues it controls its own grant funds.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-290
Does the Second Amendment protect individual gun ownership?
The dispute centers on whether the Second Amendment grants individuals a personal right to own firearms or only protects collective militia service.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1204
Can U.S. courts settle ownership of assets the Philippines claims were stolen?
The Philippines seeks to stop U.S. courts from deciding who owns assets it claims Ferdinand Marcos stole.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-440
Does a Texas magistration start the Sixth Amendment right to counsel?
The dispute centers on whether a pre-charge magistration triggers the right to counsel.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-219
Can a shipowner limit punitive damages for an employee's reckless spill?
Exxon seeks a cap on punitive damages for the Valdez spill. Baker argues maritime law allows full compensation for reckless conduct.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-214
Does the False Claims Act cover fraud on subcontractors?
The dispute centers on whether federal fraud laws apply to false claims made to private subcontractors.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1456
Does moving drug money across a border count as laundering?
The dispute centers on whether transporting cash from a drug deal constitutes money laundering under federal law.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1498
Does federal law block state tort claims against drug makers?
Warner-Lambert argues federal law bars state tort suits. Kent argues state law allows these claims.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1431
Does Section 1981 allow retaliation claims?
The parties dispute whether federal law covers employee retaliation.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1321
Does the Age Discrimination Act cover federal retaliation claims?
Federal workers seek direct court access for age retaliation. The government argues existing civil service rules cover these disputes.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1457
Does FERC lack discretion to modify wholesale power contracts?
Morgan Stanley and Snohomish County dispute whether FERC must or may alter existing power contracts.