Showing 1–20 of 75 cases, newest official Court activity first.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-595
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
The dispute centers on whether the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act grants students a private right to sue universities for releasing records.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-419
The dispute centers on whether federal law blocks cities from creating their own licensing rules for property carriers.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-682
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
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
The dispute centers on who finds facts that increase a criminal sentence.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-309
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robert Devlin wants to appeal a pension settlement. The Fourth Circuit blocked his appeal.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-521
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
Harris argues the brandish clause is a criminal element. The government treats it as a sentencing factor.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-400
The dispute centers on whether a state court decision properly denied habeas relief for ineffective assistance of counsel.
October Term 2001 · Docket 01-131
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
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
A school district seeks to test students in sports. Lindsay Earls argues this violates her rights.