October Term 2007 — page 3

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  1. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-10119

    Did prosecutors use race to remove jurors?

    Louisiana prosecutors removed five Black jurors. The defense claims this violated federal law.

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    Snyder v. Louisiana
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  2. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-179

    Does federal device approval block state injury lawsuits?

    The dispute centers on whether federal pre-market approval bars state law claims for device injuries.

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    Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc.
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  3. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-457

    Does Maine's tobacco delivery law violate federal preemption?

    Maine requires carriers to follow state rules for tobacco delivery. The association argues this violates federal law.

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    Rowe v. New Hampshire Motor Transp. Assn.
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  4. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-989

    Can parties expand FAA review grounds?

    Parties dispute if contracts can add legal error review to arbitration awards.

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    Hall Street Associates, L.L.C. v. Mattel, Inc.
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  5. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1164

    Does a six-year filing deadline strip courts of power to hear tax refund claims?

    The dispute centers on whether a six-year filing deadline acts as a strict jurisdictional bar or a waivable procedural rule.

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    John R. Sand & Gravel Co. v. United States
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  6. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1322

    Does an EEOC intake form count as a formal charge?

    The dispute centers on whether a preliminary intake form satisfies the legal requirement for a formal charge before filing an age discrimination lawsuit.

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    Federal Express Corp. v. Holowecki
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  7. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1287

    Can federal courts judge state railroad tax methods?

    CSX seeks federal review of Georgia's tax valuation. Georgia defends its state process.

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    CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Georgia State Bd. of Equalization
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  8. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-666

    Does Kentucky's tax exemption for local bond interest violate the Commerce Clause?

    Kentucky exempts local bond interest from state tax. the sides that brought the case claim this favors local government over private competitors.

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    Department of Revenue of Ky. v. Davis
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  9. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-8273

    Can states ignore federal retroactivity rules for new constitutional rights?

    the side that brought the case argues federal law controls retroactivity. the opposing side claims state courts decide which prisoners gain access to new rights.

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    Danforth v. Minnesota
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  10. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-6911

    Does a restored misdemeanor conviction count as a violent felony?

    The dispute centers on whether a state's restoration of civil rights removes a prior misdemeanor from the federal violent felony definition.

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    Logan v. United States
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  11. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-694

    Does describing child pornography violate federal law?

    The government argues that describing illegal images is a crime. The defendant argues that describing them is protected speech.

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    United States v. Williams
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  12. October Term 2007 · Docket 06-43

    Can investors sue third-party vendors for aiding securities fraud?

    Investors seek damages from a vendor that allegedly helped a company inflate earnings. The vendor argues federal law bars such suits.

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    Stoneridge Investment Partners, LLC v. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., ET AL
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