October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1505
Who bears the burden of proving an age-based practice was reasonable?
The dispute centers on which party must prove an employment practice was reasonable under the ADEA.
October Term 2007
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October Term 2007 · Docket 06-923
Should courts weigh insurer profit motives when reviewing denied claims?
Parties dispute whether a court must consider an insurer's financial conflict when it denies a claim.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-320
Can a law force wealthy candidates to spend more to match opponents?
A candidate argues a federal law violates free speech by forcing him to spend more money to match a poorer opponent.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-6053
Does a defendant's intent to silence a witness allow their out-of-court statements into evidence?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant's intent to prevent a witness from testifying justifies admitting that witness's prior statements.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-474
Can a public employee sue for damages based on personal dislike?
A fired worker claims her boss acted out of personal animus. The state argues courts cannot review such subjective personnel choices.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-343
Can states impose the death penalty for child rape?
Louisiana seeks to execute a man for raping a child. The defendant argues the Eighth Amendment forbids this punishment.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-371
Does a prior lawsuit bind a stranger to that case?
The dispute centers on whether a non-party can be bound by a prior judgment.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-7517
Must judges explain new sentencing reasons before the verdict?
The dispute centers on whether a judge must announce new sentencing reasons before the final sentence.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-210
Must a RICO fraud plaintiff rely on the misrepresentation?
the sides that brought the case seek damages for liens they claim rivals won through fraud. the opposing sides argue the law requires direct reliance.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-411
Can a tribe tax a nonmember bank on reservation land?
The dispute centers on whether tribal courts hold jurisdiction over a nonmember bank for tax collection.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-208
Can a court deny self-representation to a competent defendant?
Indiana argues a higher competency standard prevents trial chaos. Edwards argues the Sixth Amendment guarantees self-representation.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-312
Does the bankruptcy stamp tax exemption cover pre-confirmation transfers?
Florida and Piccadilly Cafeterias dispute whether the tax exemption applies to transfers made before a bankruptcy plan confirms.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1666
Can the U.S. government detain a citizen in Iraq to prevent a foreign trial?
The dispute centers on whether federal courts must release a U.S. citizen detained in Iraq to face a foreign criminal trial.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-455
Does lying about explosives require a direct link to the crime?
The government argues a false statement about explosives fits the statute. The defendant argues the law requires a specific connection to the crime.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-11429
Does a state misdemeanor count as a federal felony if it carries a one-year sentence?
The dispute centers on whether a state crime is a federal felony based on its label or its maximum prison term.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-308
Can the government keep interest on refunded taxes after the refund deadline passes?
The government claims it can keep interest on refunded taxes after the refund deadline passes. The mining company argues the government must return that interest.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-77
Must state courts seek federal approval before striking down redistricting laws?
Alabama argues state courts need no federal approval to invalidate redistricting plans. Opponents claim the Voting Rights Act requires such approval for any voting change.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1717
Does the Equal Access to Justice Act allow paralegal fees at market rates?
Richlin Security seeks market-rate paralegal fees. The government argues a statutory cap limits these costs.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-939
Does federal law block states from banning employer union speech in grants?
Employers claim federal law preempts a state ban on union speech. The state argues it controls its own grant funds.
October Term 2007 · Docket 07-290
Does the Second Amendment protect individual gun ownership?
The dispute centers on whether the Second Amendment grants individuals a personal right to own firearms or only protects collective militia service.