October Term 2001 · Docket 01-419
Can local governments set trucking safety rules?
The dispute centers on whether federal law blocks cities from creating their own licensing rules for property carriers.
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October Term 2001 · Docket 01-682
Can private plaintiffs recover punitive damages under the Rehabilitation Act and ADA?
the sides that brought the case argue federal disability statutes bar punitive damages. the opposing sides claim these laws allow such awards against municipalities.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-463
Can the IRS assess FICA taxes on tips without a prior employer defense?
The dispute centers on whether the IRS can impose FICA taxes on tips without giving employers a chance to defend against the assessment.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-488
Does a judge or jury decide facts that raise a sentence?
The dispute centers on who finds facts that increase a criminal sentence.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-309
Does handcuffing a prisoner to a bar violate the Eighth Amendment?
the sides that brought the case seek damages for excessive force. the opposing sides claim qualified immunity shields them from liability.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-651
Do British Virgin Islands corporations count as foreign citizens for federal court access?
JP Morgan Chase and Traffic Stream dispute whether a BVI company qualifies as a foreign citizen under federal diversity rules.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-518
Does the First Amendment shield business lawsuits from NLRB review?
BE&K Construction argues the First Amendment bars the NLRB from reviewing its lawsuit. The NLRB argues it must review such suits to protect labor rights.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-631
Does a police officer's request to search a bus passenger's bag constitute a seizure?
The dispute centers on whether a passenger's consent to a search is voluntary when an officer does not explicitly state the passenger may refuse.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-455
Does a new law breach a contract immediately?
the sides that brought the case claim a new law broke their mortgage contracts. The government says the claim is too late.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-687
Does a federal drug sentence require proof of drug quantity beyond a reasonable doubt?
The dispute centers on whether a judge can impose a higher sentence based on drug amounts not proven to a jury.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-714
Can states block census statistical adjustments before counting ends?
Utah seeks to stop the Census Bureau from using statistical estimates. North Carolina argues challenges must wait until after the count.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-417
Can a class member appeal a settlement they opposed?
Robert Devlin wants to appeal a pension settlement. The Fourth Circuit blocked his appeal.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-521
Can Minnesota ban judicial candidates from stating how they would decide cases?
Minnesota bans judicial candidates from stating how they would decide cases. the sides that brought the case argue this rule violates free speech rights.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-10666
Does brandishing a firearm require a jury verdict?
Harris argues the brandish clause is a criminal element. The government treats it as a sentencing factor.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-400
Did the state court correctly reject the ineffective assistance claim?
The dispute centers on whether a state court decision properly denied habeas relief for ineffective assistance of counsel.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-131
Should courts use the lodestar method to set Social Security attorney fees?
the sides that brought the case seek the lodestar method for fee awards. the opposing sides oppose this approach.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-584
Does the Age Discrimination Act allow disparate impact claims?
the sides that brought the case seek to prove age bias through statistical disparities. the opposing sides argue the statute requires proof of intentional discrimination.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-332
Can schools test athletes for drugs?
A school district seeks to test students in sports. Lindsay Earls argues this violates her rights.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-408
Does a patent counterclaim force federal appellate review?
The dispute centers on whether a patent counterclaim strips regional courts of jurisdiction.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-147
Does a broker's churning violate federal securities law?
The SEC seeks to hold a broker liable for excessive trading. The broker argues other laws cover this conduct.