October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1239
Should the Navy use sonar for training?
The Navy wants to use sonar for training. Environmental groups want a court order to stop it.
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-463
Can a federal court block a nationwide rule based on one local injury?
the sides that brought the case argue a single local injury cannot support a nationwide ban on a federal rule.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-513
Does a police database error require suppressing evidence?
The dispute centers on whether a clerical error in a police database mandates the exclusion of evidence found during a subsequent arrest.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-542
Can police search a car after the driver is arrested and secured?
Police searched a car after arresting the driver. The driver claims this violated his rights.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-636
Can a Divorcing Spouse Waive Pension Benefits Without a Court Order?
The dispute centers on whether a spouse can legally give up pension rights during divorce without a specific court order.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-562
Does federal law block state suits over cigarette health claims?
Altria argues federal law preempts state fraud claims. Good argues state law allows such suits.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-610
Can public unions charge nonmembers for outside legal defense?
the sides that brought the case argue compelled fees for external litigation violate free speech. the opposing sides claim such costs are core union services.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-773
Does the Federal Arbitration Act override federal court jurisdiction rules?
the side that brought the case argues the Arbitration Act cancels federal jurisdiction limits. the opposing side argues the Act only enforces contracts.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1505
Who bears the burden of proving an age-based practice was reasonable?
The dispute centers on which party must prove an employment practice was reasonable under the ADEA.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-923
Should courts weigh insurer profit motives when reviewing denied claims?
Parties dispute whether a court must consider an insurer's financial conflict when it denies a claim.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-320
Can a law force wealthy candidates to spend more to match opponents?
A candidate argues a federal law violates free speech by forcing him to spend more money to match a poorer opponent.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-6053
Does a defendant's intent to silence a witness allow their out-of-court statements into evidence?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant's intent to prevent a witness from testifying justifies admitting that witness's prior statements.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-474
Can a public employee sue for damages based on personal dislike?
A fired worker claims her boss acted out of personal animus. The state argues courts cannot review such subjective personnel choices.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-343
Can states impose the death penalty for child rape?
Louisiana seeks to execute a man for raping a child. The defendant argues the Eighth Amendment forbids this punishment.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-371
Does a prior lawsuit bind a stranger to that case?
The dispute centers on whether a non-party can be bound by a prior judgment.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-7517
Must judges explain new sentencing reasons before the verdict?
The dispute centers on whether a judge must announce new sentencing reasons before the final sentence.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-210
Must a RICO fraud plaintiff rely on the misrepresentation?
the sides that brought the case seek damages for liens they claim rivals won through fraud. the opposing sides argue the law requires direct reliance.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-411
Can a tribe tax a nonmember bank on reservation land?
The dispute centers on whether tribal courts hold jurisdiction over a nonmember bank for tax collection.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-208
Can a court deny self-representation to a competent defendant?
Indiana argues a higher competency standard prevents trial chaos. Edwards argues the Sixth Amendment guarantees self-representation.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-312
Does the bankruptcy stamp tax exemption cover pre-confirmation transfers?
Florida and Piccadilly Cafeterias dispute whether the tax exemption applies to transfers made before a bankruptcy plan confirms.