October Term 2008 — page 4
Showing 61–72 of 72 cases, newest official Court activity first.
October Term 2008 · Docket 07-689
the sides that brought the case argue coalition districts satisfy the law. the opposing sides claim only majority-minority districts protect voting rights.
Case Bartlett v. Strickland
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-14
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-751
Officers entered a home with a confidential informant. The homeowner sued for damages. The officers claim legal protection.
Case Pearson v. Callahan
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-14
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-901
Oregon argues judges can set consecutive sentences alone. The defendant argues a jury must find the facts first.
Case Oregon v. Ice
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-14
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October Term 2008 · Docket 06-1595
Vicky Crawford reported harassment to city officials. Her employer fired her. She claims retaliation. The city argues her report was not protected opposition.
Case Crawford v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson Cty.
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-08
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1239
The Navy wants to use sonar for training. Environmental groups want a court order to stop it.
Case Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-08
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-463
the sides that brought the case argue a single local injury cannot support a nationwide ban on a federal rule.
Case Summers v. Earth Island Institute
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-08
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-513
The dispute centers on whether a clerical error in a police database mandates the exclusion of evidence found during a subsequent arrest.
Case Herring v. United States
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-07
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-542
Police searched a car after arresting the driver. The driver claims this violated his rights.
Case Arizona v. Gant
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-07
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-636
The dispute centers on whether a spouse can legally give up pension rights during divorce without a specific court order.
Case Kennedy v. Plan Administrator for DuPont Sav. and Investment Plan
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-07
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-562
Altria argues federal law preempts state fraud claims. Good argues state law allows such suits.
Case Altria Group, Inc. v. Good
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-06
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-610
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.
Case Locke v. Karass
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-06
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October Term 2008 · Docket 07-773
the side that brought the case argues the Arbitration Act cancels federal jurisdiction limits. the opposing side argues the Act only enforces contracts.
Case Vaden v. Discover Bank
Latest official Court activity 2008-10-06
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