October Term 2000 · Docket 00-391
Can police search a car after the driver leaves it?
Florida argues the state court added an invalid condition to the Belton rule. Thomas argues the facts here differ from Belton.
October Term 2000
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October Term 2000 · Docket 00-596
Does federal law block state bans on cigarette ads near schools?
Tobacco firms claim federal law preempts state ad restrictions. State officials argue the ban targets health, not speech.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-1011
Can courts review the Attorney General's final legal rulings on deportation?
the sides that brought the case seek judicial review of the Attorney General's legal rulings. The government argues these rulings are final and unreviewable.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-767
Can the Attorney General deny relief for pre-1997 crimes?
The government claims the Attorney General can deny relief for pre-1997 crimes. the side that brought the case argues this law applies only to future crimes.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-189
Did Congress defeat Idaho's title to submerged lands before statehood?
Idaho claims federal acts defeated its title to submerged lands. The United States asserts these lands remain essential to state sovereignty.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-763
Does the 1991 Civil Rights Act cap front pay awards?
The dispute centers on whether front pay counts as compensatory damages under the 1991 Act.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-346
Does maritime negligence law cover vessel operations?
The dispute centers on whether a new maritime negligence theory applies to shipbuilding cases.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-549
Does RICO liability require an employee to act within their job scope?
The dispute centers on whether a RICO enterprise employee commits a violation when acting outside their assigned duties.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-276
Do mandatory industry assessments violate free speech?
Mushroom producers challenge mandatory fees for government marketing programs.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-492
Does a brief confinement break void a state indictment?
Alabama seeks to keep a criminal case alive. The defendant argues a short break in custody forces dismissal.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-5961
Does the Cage rule apply to cases decided before it?
the side that brought the case seeks to apply a new jury instruction rule to his prior conviction. The state argues the rule applies only to future cases.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-6374
Does an unsigned notice of appeal lack jurisdiction?
the side that brought the case argues a timely appeal survives without a signature. the opposing side claims the missing signature voids jurisdiction.
October Term 2000 · Docket 130 ORIG.
Does a 1976 ruling bar New Hampshire from redrawing its river boundary?
New Hampshire seeks to redraw its river boundary. Maine and the United States argue a 1976 ruling bars this request.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-151
Does federal law allow medical marijuana use?
The dispute centers on whether federal law permits a cooperative to distribute marijuana for medical purposes.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-201
Can newspapers license freelance writers' work for digital databases?
Freelance writers sue newspapers over unauthorized digital licensing of their articles.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-454
Can a tribe tax nonmembers on fee land?
Atkinson Trading seeks to stop a tribal tax on a nonmember sale.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-121
Does a pending state habeas petition pause the federal one-year filing deadline?
the sides that brought the case seek to extend the federal filing deadline while state petitions remain pending. the opposing sides argue the deadline runs continuously regardless of state court status.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-157
Can a product liability loss offset income from a different year?
The dispute centers on whether a product liability loss counts as a net operating loss for tax purposes.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-347
Does a stock option count as a security under federal fraud law?
Wharf Holdings and United International Holdings dispute whether a stock option qualifies as a security under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1994
Can tribal courts hear civil suits against state officials?
Nevada officials and tribal members dispute whether tribal courts hold jurisdiction over state game wardens.