October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1211
Does a 2004 law bar pre-2004 criminals from traveling?
the sides that brought the case seek to limit a new travel ban to future crimes. The government wants it to apply to past offenses.
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October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1542
Does a child inherit a parent's permanent resident status for immigration relief?
The dispute centers on whether a child can use a parent's permanent resident status to qualify for cancellation of removal.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1018
Can a private lawyer claim qualified immunity for a personnel investigation?
A private attorney argues he acted as a state agent. the opposing side claims he lacked official authority.
October Term 2011 · Docket 11-139
Does overstating business costs count as omitting income?
The dispute centers on whether overstating costs triggers a longer tax audit window.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1016
Does the FMLA's self-care leave provision violate the Constitution?
the side that brought the case argues the law's self-care clause lacks a valid constitutional basis. the opposing side claims it addresses gender discrimination.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1399
Does a workers' compensation statute require a formal agency award before benefits begin?
The dispute centers on whether an employer must pay benefits immediately or wait for a formal agency order.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1121
Does a union's refund notice satisfy a court order?
the sides that brought the case seek to reinstate a district court judgment. the opposing sides ask the Court to dismiss the case as moot.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1293
Can the FCC fine broadcasters for fleeting nudity?
The FCC seeks to fine Fox for brief nudity. Fox argues the rule is vague and unfair.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1062
Can the EPA issue compliance orders before a final enforcement action?
The Sacketts argue EPA compliance orders are final agency actions. The EPA argues they are not.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1219
Does new evidence require a patent applicant to sue in the Court of Appeals?
The dispute centers on whether a patent applicant must file suit in the Court of Appeals when presenting new evidence to challenge a denial.
October Term 2011 · Docket 11-713
Can Texas use a court-drawn map before federal approval?
Texas wants to use a judicial map. Opponents say federal law forbids it.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1150
Can a patent cover a natural law plus standard medical steps?
Prometheus claims a patent on a drug-dosing method. Mayo argues the claim covers a natural law and blocks public use.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-218
Who owns riverbeds when navigation history is unclear?
PPL Montana seeks to keep riverbed ownership. Montana claims state title to those beds.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1265
Must a judge hold a hearing before denying a request to change lawyers?
A prisoner argues that a judge must hold a hearing before denying a request to change lawyers. The government argues that the judge has broad discretion to deny such requests without a hearing.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-8505
Can a witness describe lab results without the analyst testifying?
The dispute centers on whether a witness may relay DNA match results from a non-testifying analyst.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-844
Can a generic drug maker sue a brand-name company over FDA use codes?
Caraco argues the law bars its patent suit. Novo Nordisk claims the statute allows the challenge.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1024
Does the Privacy Act allow emotional distress damages against the government?
The dispute centers on whether a federal employee can recover emotional distress damages from the government under the Privacy Act.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-7387
Can a federal judge order a sentence to run consecutively to a state sentence not yet imposed?
The dispute centers on whether federal judges hold the power to set the timing of sentences relative to future state convictions.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1261
Does the two-year limit in Section 16(b) bar late insider trading claims?
Credit Suisse argues the two-year limit is a strict deadline. Simmonds argues it allows equitable tolling for late claims.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-875
Who pays post-bankruptcy income taxes?
The dispute centers on whether a debtor or the estate pays income taxes generated after filing.