October Term 2002 · Docket 02-94
Can prisons restrict inmate visitors to immediate family?
Inmates argue prison rules unfairly limit who they can see. Officials say these limits protect security.
October Term 2002 — page 2
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October Term 2002 · Docket 02-403
Can the government ban party committees from giving cash to candidates?
The dispute centers on whether national party committees may transfer cash directly to candidates.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-10873
Does a non-Article III judge on a Ninth Circuit panel void the decision?
the sides that brought the case claim a statutory violation voids the panel's decision. The government argues no timely challenge occurred.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-311
Did counsel fail to investigate Wiggins' background?
Wiggins claims his lawyer ignored his abusive past. The state says no duty existed to dig deeper.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-258
Does federal supplemental jurisdiction toll state time limits?
the sides that brought the case seek to revive a state claim dismissed in federal court. the opposing sides argue the federal statute violates state sovereignty.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-361
Does federal funding require libraries to block online pornography?
Libraries argue blocking porn protects speech. The government argues blocking prevents harm.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-196
Does the Contract Disputes Act cover National Park concession contracts?
Private park operators seek Contract Disputes Act coverage. The Interior Department opposes this application.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1806
Can states limit charitable fundraising fees?
Illinois seeks to cap fundraising costs. Telemarketing Associates argues this violates free speech.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-5664
Can the government force medication to make a defendant trial-ready?
The dispute centers on whether the state can compel a defendant to take psychiatric drugs to restore trial competency.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-271
Does a prior class action bar later cancer claims?
Dow Chemical argues a 1984 class judgment blocks new cancer suits. Stephenson argues state law allows late claims.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-69
Does proceeding before a magistrate judge imply consent to its jurisdiction?
the sides that brought the case argue that proceeding before a magistrate judge implies consent. the opposing sides insist that express consent is required by statute.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1435
Do shareholder-directors count as employees under the ADA?
The dispute centers on whether doctors who own and manage their clinic qualify as employees under federal disability law.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1559
Should ineffective counsel claims wait for collateral review?
The dispute centers on whether courts should resolve ineffective assistance claims during direct appeal or wait for collateral review.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-215
Who decides if an arbitration clause covers a specific dispute?
The parties dispute whether a court or an arbitrator must decide if a contract clause covers a specific claim.
October Term 2002 · Docket 02-42
Can Nevada courts block California tax audits?
California seeks to enforce its tax laws. Hyatt argues Nevada courts should stop the process.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-188
Do uninsured patients pay higher drug prices?
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America argues that cash-paying patients face higher costs. Kevin Concannon disputes this claim.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-593
Does owning parent stock count as owning subsidiary stock?
the sides that brought the case claim a foreign sovereign owns a subsidiary. the opposing sides say only direct shares count.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1269
Can a city pay damages for delaying permits during a referendum?
A housing group claims a city broke the law by withholding permits during a citizen vote.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1862
Does AEDPA apply to pending habeas cases?
The dispute centers on whether new federal habeas rules apply to cases filed before enactment.
October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1368
Can states deny FMLA leave to fathers?
Nevada denies paternity leave. Hibbs claims the federal law requires it.