October Term 2009 · Docket 09-223
Should federal courts resolve disputes over state tax rates?
Natural gas suppliers challenge Ohio tax rates. The state argues federal courts lack jurisdiction.
Status: Argued — page 36
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1555
Does the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act shield foreign officials from personal liability?
Plaintiffs sue a former Somali official for human rights abuses. The defendant claims state immunity. The lower court rejected that claim.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1529
Does Section 233 bar Bivens claims against Public Health Service officers?
the sides that brought the case seek to dismiss constitutional tort claims. the opposing sides argue the statute does not abrogate these rights.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1394
Does the honest services fraud statute cover breach of fiduciary duty?
The dispute centers on whether federal law criminalizes a fiduciary's failure to disclose conflicts of interest.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1470
Does silence during police questioning waive the right to remain silent?
The dispute centers on whether a suspect's silence during interrogation constitutes a valid waiver of Miranda rights.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-5327
Does attorney negligence toll the federal habeas deadline?
Holland argues his lawyer’s failure to notify him of a mandate caused him to miss the filing deadline. Florida contends only intentional misconduct justifies extending that time limit.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1301
Does a sex offender's failure to register violate the law if the offense predates the statute?
The dispute centers on whether a person convicted before a new registration law applies must register under that law.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1341
Does a constitutional error force an automatic new trial?
The dispute centers on whether a jury verdict based partly on pre-law conduct requires an automatic new trial.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1498
Can the government criminalize speech to designated terrorist groups?
Humanitarian groups argue the law bans protected speech. The government claims it prevents material support.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1569
Does a machinegun trigger a separate mandatory minimum sentence?
The dispute centers on whether using a machinegun creates a distinct crime or merely increases the penalty for the same offense.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1322
Who receives EAJA fee awards in Social Security cases?
The dispute centers on whether courts must pay attorney fees directly to clients or if they can direct payment to the attorneys.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-974
Does a discriminatory hiring test create a new legal claim each time a city hires someone?
the sides that brought the case argue each hire from a biased list creates a new injury. The City argues the injury ends when the list expires.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1402
Does a 10 percent disparity rule bar habeas relief for jury selection claims?
Smith argues the Michigan Supreme Court misapplied federal precedent. The state insists the lower court acted reasonably.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-810
Should courts defer to a plan administrator's fallback interpretation?
The dispute centers on whether courts must accept a plan administrator's secondary interpretation of ERISA plan terms.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1214
Can a union sue a company for tortious interference with a contract?
The dispute centers on whether a union can sue a company for tortious interference with a contract.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-240
Does the PMPA cover rent hikes that force dealers out?
Dealers claim Shell raised rents to force them out. Shell says the law only covers formal terminations.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1200
Does a debt collector's good-faith legal error violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
The dispute centers on whether a debt collector commits a violation when it relies on a mistaken but reasonable interpretation of the law.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-661
Does the NFL act as a single entity for trademark licensing?
American Needle seeks to sue the NFL for antitrust violations. The NFL claims it acts as one business unit.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1224
Can the federal government detain a released prisoner deemed sexually dangerous?
The dispute centers on whether federal law allows the government to hold a person in civil commitment after their criminal sentence ends.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-645
Does a ne exeat order grant custody rights under the Hague Convention?
The dispute centers on whether a ne exeat order grants custody rights under the Hague Convention.