October Term 2008 — page 4

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  1. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-901

    Does a judge need a jury to decide if prison terms run back-to-back?

    Oregon argues judges can set consecutive sentences alone. The defendant argues a jury must find the facts first.

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    Oregon v. Ice
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  2. October Term 2008 · Docket 06-1595

    Does reporting harassment to a supervisor count as protected opposition under Title VII?

    Vicky Crawford reported harassment to city officials. Her employer fired her. She claims retaliation. The city argues her report was not protected opposition.

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    Crawford v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson Cty.
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  3. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1239

    Should the Navy use sonar for training?

    The Navy wants to use sonar for training. Environmental groups want a court order to stop it.

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    Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
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  4. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-463

    Can a federal court block a nationwide rule based on one local injury?

    the sides that brought the case argue a single local injury cannot support a nationwide ban on a federal rule.

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    Summers v. Earth Island Institute
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  5. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-513

    Does a police database error require suppressing evidence?

    The dispute centers on whether a clerical error in a police database mandates the exclusion of evidence found during a subsequent arrest.

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    Herring v. United States
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  6. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-542

    Can police search a car after the driver is arrested and secured?

    Police searched a car after arresting the driver. The driver claims this violated his rights.

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    Arizona v. Gant
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  7. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-636

    Can a Divorcing Spouse Waive Pension Benefits Without a Court Order?

    The dispute centers on whether a spouse can legally give up pension rights during divorce without a specific court order.

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    Kennedy v. Plan Administrator for DuPont Sav. and Investment Plan
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  8. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-562

    Does federal law block state suits over cigarette health claims?

    Altria argues federal law preempts state fraud claims. Good argues state law allows such suits.

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    Altria Group, Inc. v. Good
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  9. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-610

    Can public unions charge nonmembers for outside legal defense?

    the sides that brought the case argue compelled fees for external litigation violate free speech. the opposing sides claim such costs are core union services.

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    Locke v. Karass
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  10. October Term 2008 · Docket 07-773

    Does the Federal Arbitration Act override federal court jurisdiction rules?

    the side that brought the case argues the Arbitration Act cancels federal jurisdiction limits. the opposing side argues the Act only enforces contracts.

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    Vaden v. Discover Bank
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