October Term 2016 · Docket 15-827
What level of educational progress must schools provide disabled students?
Parents and the school district disagree on the required standard for student progress.
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October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1391
Can New York ban merchants from telling customers credit cards cost more?
New York merchants want to tell customers credit cards cost more. The state says this law bans that pricing practice.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1406
How much proof links bad conduct to legal fees?
The parties dispute the standard for proving that misconduct caused specific legal costs.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1500
Does suing a tribal employee personally violate tribal sovereign immunity?
A car crash victim sued a tribal employee personally. The tribe claims this violates its sovereign immunity.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-649
Can bankruptcy courts approve settlements that bypass statutory creditor priority?
the sides that brought the case argue the bankruptcy court wrongly approved a settlement that paid some creditors more than others. the opposing sides claim the court had discretion to approve the deal.
October Term 2016 · Docket 14-1538
Does supplying one component abroad infringe a U.S. patent?
Life Technologies and Promega dispute whether exporting a single part violates U.S. patent law.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1262
Did race or politics drive North Carolina district lines?
North Carolina officials and voters dispute whether race or politics shaped two congressional maps.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-680
Does a racial target alone trigger strict scrutiny?
Appellants argue a 55 percent floor violates the Constitution. Appellees claim the district court wrongly required a conflict with traditional principles.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1204
Does the Constitution require bond hearings for long-term immigration detention?
the sides that brought the case seek periodic bond hearings. The government argues mandatory detention statutes control.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-797
Does Texas law violate the Eighth Amendment by ignoring current medical standards for intellectual disability?
Texas law uses outdated medical standards to define intellectual disability. This conflicts with federal constitutional protections against executing such individuals.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1191
Does a gender-based citizenship law violate equal protection?
A father argues the law unfairly denies his son citizenship based on gender.
October Term 2016 · Docket 14-1055
Does a right-to-sue clause grant federal jurisdiction?
Parties dispute whether a statutory right to sue creates federal subject-matter jurisdiction.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1111
Can cities sue banks for housing discrimination?
Miami claims Bank of America caused segregation. The bank argues the city lacks standing.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1251
Can a nominee serve as acting official for their own office?
The Board argues the Vacancies Act bars self-appointment. The company claims the law allows it.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-423
Does the FSIA require a strict jurisdictional test for sovereign immunity?
Venezuela argues the FSIA demands a strict jurisdictional test. Helmerich & Payne argues a loose pleading standard applies.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-513
Does a seal violation force case dismissal?
State Farm seeks dismissal after seal breaches. The government argues the case should proceed.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-927
Does a patent statute bar the laches defense?
the sides that brought the case argue a six-year statute bars laches. the opposing sides claim laches remains a valid defense.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-497
Must parents exhaust IDEA remedies before suing for damages?
Parents seek damages for their child's emotional distress. Schools argue they must first use IDEA procedures.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-866
Can cheerleading uniform designs receive copyright protection?
The dispute centers on whether specific graphic designs on uniforms qualify as copyrightable art.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-606
Can a court review juror statements about racial bias?
the side that brought the case seeks to admit juror statements about racial bias. Colorado argues such statements remain confidential.