October Term 2003 — page 3

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  1. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1238

    Does federal law preempt state bans on local government telecom services?

    Federal the sides that brought the case argue a federal statute overrides state laws that bar local governments from providing telecom services. the opposing sides claim the statute only covers private firms.

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    Nixon v. Missouri Municipal League
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  2. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1389

    Can the IRS assess individual partners for partnership taxes?

    The dispute centers on whether the IRS must assess individual partners directly to collect unpaid partnership taxes.

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    United States v. Galletti
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  3. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1580

    Can courts judge partisan gerrymandering claims?

    the sides that brought the case seek a workable standard to prove partisan gerrymandering. the opposing sides argue such claims are inherently political and non-justiciable.

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    Vieth v. Jubelirer
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  4. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-6320

    Does a Miranda waiver cure a prior Sixth Amendment violation?

    The dispute centers on whether a valid waiver of counsel rights fixes an earlier constitutional breach.

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    Fellers v. United States
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  5. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1371

    Does an early unwarned statement taint a later warned confession?

    Missouri seeks to admit a later confession. The defendant argues the first unwarned statement poisoned the second.

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    Missouri v. Siebert
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  6. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-8286

    Did Banks waive his claims by failing to raise them in state court?

    Banks argues prosecutors hid evidence and his lawyer failed him. The state says he waived these claims by not raising them earlier.

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    Banks v. Dretke
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  7. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-964

    Must a state prisoner explicitly flag federal claims for habeas review?

    the sides that brought the case argue courts must find federal claims in state records. the opposing sides insist prisoners must clearly label them.

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    Baldwin v. Reese
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  8. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1377

    Does Privacy Act Adverse Effect Require Actual Damages?

    the side that brought the case seeks emotional distress damages. The government argues actual financial loss is required.

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    Doe v. Chao
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  9. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-954

    Does FOIA Exemption 7(C) shield graphic death scene photos from public release?

    The dispute centers on whether federal law enforcement must release sensitive autopsy images under the Freedom of Information Act.

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    Office of Independent Counsel v. Favish
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  10. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1016

    What interest rate applies to Chapter 13 secured debt payments?

    Creditors argue for a risk-based rate. Debtors argue for a market-based rate.

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    Till v. SCS Credit Corp.
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  11. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1315

    Can a state bar religious students from using public scholarships for ministry degrees?

    Joshua Davey argues Washington State discriminates against religion by excluding ministry degrees from its scholarship program. Gary Locke argues the state constitution requires strict separation of church and state.

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    Locke v. Davey
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  12. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1290

    Can private parties sue the Postal Service for antitrust violations?

    The dispute centers on whether the Postal Service qualifies as a person under federal antitrust laws.

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    Postal Service v. Flamingo Industries (USA) Ltd.
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  13. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-9065

    Does the Heck rule bar prison hearing claims?

    the sides that brought the case seek to sue over a prison hearing. the opposing sides argue a legal bar prevents this suit.

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    Muhammad v. Close
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  14. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1080

    Does the ADEA protect only the oldest workers in a group?

    The dispute centers on whether the Age Discrimination in Employment Act shields only the oldest employees in a comparison group or all workers over forty.

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    General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v. Cline
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  15. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-693

    Can a Chapter 7 debtor's lawyer use estate funds for fees?

    The dispute centers on whether bankruptcy law allows a debtor's attorney to be paid from funds meant for creditors.

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    Lamie v. United States Trustee
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  16. October Term 2003 · Docket 02-1196

    Does a payphone lease qualify as an investment contract?

    Investors claim a payphone lease scheme was a fraud. The operator argues the lease is not a security.

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    SEC v. Edwards
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