October Term 2014 · Docket 14-15
Can providers sue for full Medicaid rates when state law caps them?
Providers seek full payment for services. State law caps rates. The dispute centers on federal preemption.
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October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1034
Does a drug paraphernalia conviction make a noncitizen removable?
The dispute centers on whether a state drug paraphernalia conviction triggers federal removal.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-935
Can a bankruptcy court decide a state law claim against a third party?
The dispute centers on whether Congress can authorize bankruptcy judges to resolve state law claims that seek to add third-party property to a debtor's estate.
October Term 2014 · Docket 12-1497
Does the Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act pause civil fraud clocks?
A contractor argues the Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act pauses civil fraud clocks. A relator argues it does not.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1019
Can courts review EEOC conciliation efforts?
Mach Mining seeks judicial review of EEOC settlement attempts. The EEOC argues courts lack authority to inspect these private negotiations.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-271
Does federal law block state antitrust suits against gas sellers?
Buyers claim gas sellers conspired to fix prices. Sellers argue federal law preempts these state claims.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-502
Does a town sign law that treats political signs differently from other signs violate the First Amendment?
A town sign code treats political signs differently from other signs. One side says this violates free speech. The other side says the town needs flexible rules to manage signs.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1074
Does the Federal Tort Claims Act time limit allow equitable tolling?
The government argues the statute bars late claims. The plaintiff argues fairness allows an extension.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1075
Does equitable tolling apply to the Federal Tort Claims Act time limit?
The dispute centers on whether courts can extend the strict deadline for suing the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1174
Can a district court block appeals by withholding a formal judgment?
the sides that brought the case seek to appeal a dismissal. the opposing sides argue the court withheld the judgment to prevent piecemeal appeals.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-553
Does Alabama's fuel tax violate the 4-R Act?
CSX argues Alabama's fuel tax discriminates against railroads. The state claims the tax treats carriers fairly.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1032
Can states force out-of-state sellers to collect taxes?
Businesses argue a federal law blocks state tax collection mandates. Colorado claims the law allows such state actions.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1080
Can a government-created corporation regulate private competitors?
Railroads challenge a law that lets Amtrak set safety rules for private carriers.
October Term 2014 · Docket 12-1226
Does a pregnancy accommodation law require equal treatment for non-pregnant workers?
Peggy Young seeks a lifting restriction accommodation. UPS denies it because she is pregnant. The law requires equal treatment for similar conditions.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1211
Who decides if two trademarks share the same commercial impression?
Hana Financial argues tacking is a legal question. Hana Bank argues it is a factual question for juries.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-352
Does a trademark board decision bind later infringement courts?
The dispute centers on whether a prior trademark board ruling prevents a later court from re-evaluating the same confusion claim.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-9026
Does forcing a victim to walk a few feet trigger a bank robbery enhancement?
the side that brought the case argues the statute requires significant movement. The government says any forced movement counts.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1041
Can an agency change its interpretation of a rule without public comment?
Mortgage bankers argue the agency must follow public comment rules to change its view on loan officer pay.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-983
Does a speaker intend a threat if a reasonable person would interpret the words that way?
The dispute centers on whether criminal intent requires proof of the speaker's actual state of mind or if a reasonable person's interpretation suffices.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-485
Can Maryland tax nonresident income without a full credit?
Maryland taxes nonresident income without a full credit. Taxpayers argue this violates the Commerce Clause.