October Term 2009 — page 4

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  1. October Term 2009 · Docket 08-970

    Can courts add a quality bonus to standard legal fees?

    The dispute centers on whether a district court may increase a standard fee award to reward exceptional legal performance.

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    Perdue v. Kenny A.
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  2. October Term 2009 · Docket 08-651

    Must lawyers warn clients about deportation risks before a guilty plea?

    The dispute centers on whether criminal lawyers must advise clients about immigration consequences when recommending a guilty plea.

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    Padilla v. Kentucky
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  3. October Term 2009 · Docket 138 ORIG.

    Can private water users join a state water dispute?

    South Carolina and North Carolina fight over Catawba River water. Private entities want to join the case.

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    South Carolina v. North Carolina
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  4. October Term 2009 · Docket 08-103

    Does copyright registration bar suits for unregistered works?

    the sides that brought the case seek to enforce a settlement covering unregistered works. the opposing sides argue the registration requirement blocks such claims.

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    Reed Elsevier, Inc. v. Muchnick
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  5. October Term 2009 · Docket 08-604

    Can a railroad board ignore a required conference?

    Union Pacific disputes a board award that ignored a statutory conference requirement.

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    Union Pacific R. Co. v. Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Gen. Comm. of Adjustment
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  6. October Term 2009 · Docket 08-6925

    Does a Florida battery conviction count as a violent felony?

    The dispute centers on whether a state battery conviction qualifies as a violent felony under federal law.

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    Johnson v. United States
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  7. October Term 2009 · Docket 08-678

    Can parties appeal a judge's order to reveal attorney-client secrets?

    Mohawk Industries argues that immediate appeals prevent inconsistent rulings on privilege. Carpenter contends that finality rules must block such appeals.

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    Mohawk Industries, Inc. v. Carpenter
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  8. October Term 2009 · Docket 08-680

    Does a two-hour break in custody end the ban on police questioning?

    Police asked a prisoner to talk again after a short break. He refused. The state wants that later statement admitted.

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    Maryland v. Shatzer
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