October Term 2010 · Docket 10-568
Does a conflict-of-interest recusal law violate free speech?
Nevada officials argue recusal rules protect integrity. Carrigan claims they punish political association.
October Term 2010
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October Term 2010 · Docket 10-779
Does Vermont's ban on selling doctor prescription data violate the First Amendment?
Vermont argues the law protects doctor privacy. IMS Health argues the law restricts speech.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-1403
Can defendants prove no price impact before class certification?
Investors seek class status. The company argues individual reliance issues block certification.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-5258
Does a prior conviction count if the law changed the maximum sentence after the crime?
The dispute centers on whether a state law change that increased a maximum sentence applies to past convictions.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-382
Must the government share legal advice with tribes it manages?
The Jicarilla Apache Nation seeks legal advice from the government. The government claims privilege blocks that disclosure.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-174
Can federal courts order power plants to cut emissions?
States sue power companies over climate change. The companies argue courts lack authority to set environmental policy.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-290
What evidence standard proves patent invalidity?
Microsoft seeks a preponderance standard to invalidate patents. i4i defends the clear and convincing evidence rule.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-5400
Can judges extend prison sentences to secure drug treatment?
The dispute centers on whether a sentencing judge may lengthen a prison term to ensure a defendant receives specific correctional treatment.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-993
Can state law force generic drug makers to change FDA-approved labels?
Plaintiffs claim generic makers ignored safety risks. Defendants argue federal law blocks such claims.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-313
Must incumbents build new lines for competitors?
Competitors demand new physical connections. Incumbents refuse to build them.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-277
Can a nationwide class proceed without a single company-wide policy?
Plaintiffs seek to certify a massive class based on decentralized decisions. The company argues this lacks a common core.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-5443
Does a witness-killing statute require proof the killer intended to stop a specific federal report?
The dispute centers on whether the government must prove a defendant intended to prevent a witness from reporting a federal crime to a federal officer.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-235
Does FELA require a proximate cause instruction?
CSX argues FELA requires a proximate cause instruction. McBride argues the statute only requires negligence.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-238
Can a state law punish candidates who lose to independent spenders?
the sides that brought the case argue the law chills speech. the opposing sides claim it fights corruption.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-11121
Does a suspect's age affect whether police questioning counts as custody?
The dispute centers on whether a 13-year-old's age must influence the legal definition of custody during police questioning.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-10
Does due process require appointed counsel in civil contempt hearings for unpaid child support?
The dispute centers on whether a parent facing jail time for unpaid child support must have a lawyer appointed by the state.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-1476
Does the Petition Clause protect public employees who speak on private matters?
The dispute centers on whether the First Amendment Petition Clause shields public employees from retaliation for speech that does not address public concerns.
October Term 2010 · Docket 10-114
Can a court exclude state-law fees from a federal fee award?
Fox seeks full attorney fees. Vice argues for excluding state-law costs.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-11328
Should courts suppress evidence when police follow binding circuit precedent?
The dispute centers on whether the exclusionary rule applies when officers rely on a specific circuit court decision.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-11556
Can police use DMV records found during an illegal traffic stop?
New York wants to use driver records found during a stop. The driver wants those records thrown out.