October Term 2012 · Docket 12-416
Do patent settlement payments violate antitrust law?
The FTC argues these payments harm consumers. Actavis claims they resolve patent disputes.
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October Term 2012 · Docket 12-123
Does the government take property by forcing raisin handlers to pay for unowned raisins?
The Horne family disputes a federal program that requires raisin handlers to pay for raisins they do not own.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-52
Does federal trucking law preempt state car storage rules?
A used car dealer and a car owner dispute federal preemption of state storage laws.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-142
Can generic drug makers face design-defect liability despite FDA approval?
The dispute centers on whether federal law blocks state design-defect claims against generic drug manufacturers.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-236
Does the Vaccine Act allow fees for late petitions?
The dispute centers on whether the Vaccine Act permits attorneys to collect fees when a court dismisses a claim for filing too late.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1518
Does defalcation require intent to defraud?
The dispute centers on whether a trustee's self-dealing constitutes defalcation without proof of intent to defraud.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-71
Can Arizona require proof of citizenship on federal voter forms?
Arizona demands documentary proof of citizenship. Federal law mandates a simple signed attestation. The conflict centers on state authority versus federal preemption.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-133
Can arbitration costs block antitrust claims?
American Express seeks to enforce an arbitration clause. The restaurant argues the clause blocks effective antitrust relief.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-96
Does the Voting Rights Act coverage formula remain constitutional?
Shelby County argues the formula is outdated. The government argues it remains necessary.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-207
Does the Fourth Amendment allow police to collect DNA from arrestees without a warrant?
Maryland seeks to uphold its law requiring DNA collection from arrestees. King argues this practice violates his constitutional rights.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-10189
Does Texas procedure bar ineffective assistance claims on direct appeal?
The dispute centers on whether Texas rules prevent defendants from raising ineffective assistance claims during direct appeal.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-126
Does a prisoner's delay bar a claim of actual innocence?
The dispute centers on whether a prisoner's late filing defeats a claim of actual innocence.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-17
Does Virginia's public records law violate the Privileges and Immunities Clause?
A private citizen challenges Virginia's ban on out-of-state access to public records.
October Term 2012 · Docket 12-43
Does a one-time UK windfall tax qualify as an income tax for credit purposes?
PPL Corp. argues the UK windfall tax is a value tax. The IRS claims it is an income tax.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-10362
Does the law enforcement proviso cover prison guards?
the sides that brought the case seek a damages waiver for guard conduct. The government argues the waiver excludes non-investigative staff.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-796
Can a farmer replant patented seeds without infringing the patent?
A farmer replanted patented soybean seeds. Monsanto claims this violates the patent. The farmer argues the patent rights ended after the initial sale.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1118
Can a patent malpractice suit stay in state court?
The dispute centers on whether federal courts must hear patent malpractice claims filed under state law.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1545
Does the FCC have final say on its own jurisdictional limits?
The City of Arlington disputes the FCC's interpretation of a statutory term. The agency claims this term defines its legal authority.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1351
Does the Gonzalez Act waive sovereign immunity for medical battery claims?
the side that brought the case seeks damages for unauthorized surgery. The government argues the statute preserves the intentional tort exception.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1447
Can a landowner sue over a permit condition that demands money instead of land improvements?
A Florida landowner seeks to challenge a permit fee as an unconstitutional exaction. The water district argues the fee is a valid regulatory requirement.