October Term 2024 · Docket 23-824
Does the bankruptcy code waive state sovereign immunity for trustee avoidance claims?
The dispute centers on whether federal bankruptcy law overrides state immunity for specific trustee actions.
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October Term 2024 · Docket 23-970
Does the PSLRA require specific evidence of intent to deceive in securities fraud complaints?
NVIDIA argues the Ninth Circuit applied too low a standard for pleading scienter. The investor fund argues the complaint met the statutory requirement for particularity.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-825
Does a failure to act count as using physical force?
The dispute centers on whether an omission qualifies as physical force under federal law.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-929
Does a 60-day voluntary departure deadline extend past weekends?
The dispute centers on whether the final day of a 60-day departure window shifts to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-980
Does a risk disclosure mislead investors by omitting a past event?
Facebook argues that risk factors need not mention past events. Amalgamated Bank claims such omissions deceive investors.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-217
Does the Fair Labor Standards Act require clear and convincing proof for minimum wage claims?
the sides that brought the case seek a preponderance standard. the opposing sides demand clear and convincing proof for wage claims.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-715
Does SSI eligibility require actual receipt of monthly payments?
Hospitals argue SSI eligibility means program qualification. The government argues it means receiving cash.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1127
Does the False Claims Act cover telecom funds paid by the government?
Wisconsin Bell argues the False Claims Act does not apply to E-rate funds. The government says the law covers these payments.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-713
Does the Veterans Court apply the benefit-of-the-doubt rule directly?
the sides that brought the case argue the court must apply the rule itself. The government says the court only reviews the Secretary's application.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-753
Can EPA set flexible goals instead of specific discharge limits?
San Francisco argues EPA must set specific discharge limits. EPA argues it can set flexible goals.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-365
Can RICO plaintiffs recover for personal injuries?
The dispute centers on whether the RICO statute allows recovery for personal injury damages.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-583
Does a sham marriage bar visa approval after the fact?
the sides that brought the case seek review of a visa revocation. The government argues Congress barred such lawsuits.
October Term 2024 · Docket 22-7466
Can a state bar federal review of a death penalty case based on procedural rules?
Richard Glossip argues Oklahoma’s procedural rules wrongly block federal review of his conviction. Oklahoma defends the state’s finality of its court decisions.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-621
Does a final judgment define a prevailing party for fee awards?
The dispute centers on whether a party needs a final judgment to claim attorney fees.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-852
Does a firearm kit count as a weapon before assembly?
The dispute centers on whether unfinished firearm kits qualify as weapons under federal law.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-191
Does federal civil rights law override state exhaustion rules?
the sides that brought the case claim Alabama violated federal law by dismissing their case for failing to exhaust state remedies. the opposing sides argue state courts may apply neutral procedural rules to federal claims.
October Term 2024 · Docket 23-677
Does a federal court lose jurisdiction when a plaintiff drops federal claims?
the sides that brought the case argue the court must dismiss state claims after federal claims drop. the opposing sides argue the court keeps jurisdiction over state claims.
October Term 2023 · Docket 23-939
Does a former president hold absolute criminal immunity for official acts?
The dispute centers on whether a former president can be criminally prosecuted for actions taken while in office.
October Term 2023 · Docket 23-726
Does EMTALA override state abortion bans for pregnant patients in crisis?
the sides that brought the case argue state law controls medical practice. The government claims federal law mandates stabilizing care.
October Term 2023 · Docket 23-334
Can a spouse challenge a visa denial without a stated reason?
Sandra Muñoz argues the State denied her husband a visa without explanation. The State claims broad discretion over visa denials.