October Term 2009
Showing 1–20 of 73 cases, newest official Court activity first.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-559
the sides that brought the case seek to block name disclosure. the opposing sides defend the public's right to know who supports a ballot measure.
Case Doe v. Reed
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-28
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-475
Monsanto seeks to plant a new alfalfa crop. Opponents want a court to stop that planting.
Case Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-27
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-448
The dispute centers on whether a court can award attorney fees before the final benefits decision.
Case Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co.
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-26
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-497
A customer claims a rental contract forced him to arbitrate. The company says a judge must enforce the clause.
Case Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Jackson
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-26
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-337
The dispute centers on whether a plaintiff's knowledge of the correct party's identity prevents amending a complaint to add that party after the filing deadline passes.
Case Krupski v. Costa Crociere, S. p. A.
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-21
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-367
The dispute centers on whether a defendant can appeal a sentence before a court sets a specific restitution amount.
Case Dolan v. United States
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-20
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1332
The dispute centers on whether a police department's written policy limits an officer's Fourth Amendment privacy claims regarding personal messages on a work-issued pager.
Case Ontario v. Quon
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-19
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1371
Christian Legal Society argues Hastings violated free speech by requiring all-comers policies. Hastings argues it may limit funding to groups that admit all students.
Case Christian Legal Soc. Chapter of Univ. of Cal., Hastings College of Law v. Martinez
Latest official Court activity 2010-04-19
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-6261
The dispute centers on whether a federal district court holds exclusive power to prosecute criminal contempt or must defer to the U.S. Attorney.
Case Robertson v. United States ex rel. Watson
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-31
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-60
The dispute centers on whether a second minor drug offense makes a long-term resident ineligible for discretionary relief from removal.
Case Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-31
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-5201
The dispute centers on how to calculate the end date of a federal sentence under the good time statute.
Case Barber v. Thomas
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-30
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-6338
the side that brought the case seeks a lower sentence. The government argues the judge lacks authority.
Case Dillon v. United States
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-30
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1191
Investors sue a bank over foreign stock fraud. The bank claims U.S. courts lack power.
Case Morrison v. National Australia Bank Ltd.
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-29
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-338
A defendant argues a judge abused discretion by declaring a mistrial. The state argues the judge acted reasonably.
Case Renico v. Lett
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-29
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1553
the sides that brought the case argue the statute excludes import legs. the opposing sides claim it covers all domestic transport.
Case Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. v. Regal-Beloit Corp.
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-24
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1457
The dispute centers on whether the NLRB can issue adjudicatory decisions when its membership falls below the statutory quorum of three.
Case New Process Steel, L. P. v. NLRB
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-23
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-998
The dispute centers on whether bankruptcy courts can modify a debtor's income calculation to reflect expected future changes.
Case Hamilton v. Lanning
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-22
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October Term 2009 · Docket 09-223
Natural gas suppliers challenge Ohio tax rates. The state argues federal courts lack jurisdiction.
Case Levin v. Commerce Energy, Inc.
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-22
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1555
Plaintiffs sue a former Somali official for human rights abuses. The defendant claims state immunity. The lower court rejected that claim.
Case Samantar v. Yousuf
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-03
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October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1529
the sides that brought the case seek to dismiss constitutional tort claims. the opposing sides argue the statute does not abrogate these rights.
Case Hui v. Castaneda
Latest official Court activity 2010-03-02
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