SCOTUS Legal Briefs

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Showing 81–100 of 321 cases, newest official Court activity first.

  1. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1239

    Should courts weigh all events before a police officer uses deadly force?

    The dispute centers on whether a court must consider the entire sequence of events or only the final moment of threat when judging police force.

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    Barnes v. Felix
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  2. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1187

    Can retailers sue to block e-cigarette approvals?

    The dispute centers on whether the Tobacco Control Act grants retailers standing to challenge FDA marketing denials.

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    FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.
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  3. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1226

    Can district courts ignore agency orders in private disputes?

    McLaughlin Chiropractic wants to challenge an agency order in district court. McKesson argues only appellate courts can review it.

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    McLaughlin Chiropractic Assoc. v. McKesson Corp.
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  4. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1122

    Does Texas age verification law violate First Amendment rights?

    the sides that brought the case claim the law burdens adult speech. Texas argues it protects minors.

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    Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton
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  5. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1095

    Does a true but misleading statement violate the bank fraud statute?

    The dispute centers on whether Section 1014 covers statements that are technically true but convey an untrue message.

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    Thompson v. United States
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  6. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-971

    Can a party reopen a voluntary dismissal to challenge an arbitration award?

    The dispute centers on whether a party can use a court rule to reopen a dismissed case and attack an arbitration award.

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    Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services
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  7. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1002

    Does the First Step Act apply to sentences already imposed?

    the sides that brought the case seek retroactive sentence reductions. The government argues the law excludes them.

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    Hewitt v. United States
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  9. October Term 2024 · Docket 24-656

    Does a U.S. law forcing TikTok to sell violate the First Amendment?

    TikTok argues the law bans its speech. The government says the law protects national security.

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    TikTok, Inc. v. Garland, Att'y Gen.
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  10. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-900

    Can courts count affiliate profits in trademark cases?

    Dewberry Group seeks to stop courts from counting affiliate profits. Dewberry Engineers argues courts must count them.

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    Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc.
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  11. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-975

    Does NEPA require agencies to study distant environmental impacts?

    A coalition argues the law mandates studying all foreseeable effects. The county argues agencies should focus on direct impacts.

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    Seven County Coalition v. Eagle County
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  13. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-909

    Does property fraud require harm to a traditional property interest?

    the sides that brought the case argue property fraud statutes require harm to traditional property interests. The government argues the focus is on the transaction's materiality.

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    Kousisis v. United States
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  16. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1038

    Does the FDA require new tobacco products to prove they help smokers quit?

    The FDA demands new tobacco products prove they help smokers quit. Manufacturers argue this rule contradicts prior agency guidance.

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    FDA v. Wages and White Lion
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  19. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-825

    Does a failure to act count as using physical force?

    The dispute centers on whether an omission qualifies as physical force under federal law.

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    Delligatti v. United States
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  20. October Term 2024 · Docket 23-929

    Does a 60-day voluntary departure deadline extend past weekends?

    The dispute centers on whether the final day of a 60-day departure window shifts to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday.

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    Velazquez v. Garland, Att'y Gen.
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