October Term 2002 · Docket 01-729
Does Alaska's sex offender registration law count as punishment?
the sides that brought the case claim the registration act is a criminal penalty. The State argues it is a civil safety measure.
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October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1015
Does trademark dilution require proof of actual economic injury?
Victor Moseley seeks to limit trademark dilution claims to proven economic harm. V. Secret argues the statute allows relief without such proof.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1184
Does a conspiracy charge require proof of a specific unlawful act?
The government argues conspiracy is an incomplete crime. The defense argues the lower court decided the case on evidence sufficiency.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-9094
Can a state prisoner use a Rule 60(b) motion to seek federal habeas relief?
the side that brought the case argues his motion sought habeas relief. the opposing side disputes this claim.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-963
Can FELA plaintiffs recover for future cancer anxiety?
The dispute centers on whether emotional distress from fear of future cancer qualifies as a compensable injury under the Federal Employers' Liability Act.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1127
Does a 15-year sentence for petty theft violate the Eighth Amendment?
California seeks to uphold a 15-year prison term for minor theft. The defendant argues this punishment is grossly disproportionate.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-6978
Does a 25-year sentence for stealing golf clubs violate the Eighth Amendment?
Gary Ewing seeks to overturn a 25-year prison term for stealing three golf clubs. California defends the sentence as a lawful application of its three-strikes law.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1229
Can Congress restrict state court access to highway safety data?
Pierce County seeks to block a state court from using federal highway data in a lawsuit.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-7574
Does a default life sentence after a hung jury violate double jeopardy?
Sattazahn argues a default life sentence after a hung jury acts as an acquittal. Pennsylvania rejects this view.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-704
Can Congress block ATF from processing firearm disability relief?
The government claims annual funding bans stop ATF from acting on relief applications. the opposing side argues this denies his statutory right to judicial review.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-706
Does federal boat safety law block state noise rules?
the sides that brought the case seek to strike down a state noise law. the opposing sides defend the state law against federal preemption claims.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-757
Can the All Writs Act remove state class actions?
Syngenta seeks federal removal of a state class action settlement. Henson argues federal courts lack original jurisdiction to accept such cases.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-618
Can Congress extend copyright terms for existing works?
the sides that brought the case challenge the 1998 Copyright Term Extension Act. They argue it exceeds congressional power. the opposing sides defend the statute's validity.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-800
Who decides if a securities claim is too old?
Investors and a brokerage firm dispute who decides if a claim is time-barred.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-653
Can bankruptcy courts override FCC spectrum license revocations?
The FCC argues bankruptcy courts cannot void its public interest license decisions. NextWave claims the Bankruptcy Code protects its reorganization rights.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-705
Does a missed 1993 deadline bar coal companies from paying benefits?
Coal companies argue a missed deadline voids their payment duty. The government argues the deadline is not strict.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-270
Do states count old fee waivers when applying interstate truck fee caps?
Yellow Transportation argues Michigan ignored past fee waivers. Michigan claims the law requires counting only current fees.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-896
Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction over this dispute?
Ford and Citibank argue the Court lacks jurisdiction. McCauley disputes this claim.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-595
Does the Constitution require prosecutors to disclose all evidence before a guilty plea?
The government argues the Ninth Circuit created an unwarranted rule. The defendant claims due process demands full disclosure of materials.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-679
Does FERPA create individual rights enforceable in court?
The dispute centers on whether the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act grants students a private right to sue universities for releasing records.