October Term 2010 — page 4

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  1. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-987

    Can taxpayers sue to block a neutral tax credit for private school scholarships?

    the sides that brought the case seek to uphold a state tax credit. the opposing sides seek to strike it down as an Establishment Clause violation.

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    Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn
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  2. October Term 2010 · Docket 08-1448

    Can California restrict violent video game sales to minors?

    California seeks to ban selling violent games to children. The industry argues this violates free speech rights.

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    Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Assn.
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  3. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-737

    Can a court of appeals review a summary judgment denial after a full trial?

    The parties dispute whether federal appellate courts can review a district court's denial of summary judgment once a jury has decided the case.

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    Ortiz v. Jordan
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  4. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-846

    Can a tribe sue twice for the same cotton loss?

    The tribe seeks a second trial. The government demands a single recovery.

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    United States v. Tohono O'odham Nation
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  5. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-834

    Does an oral complaint trigger anti-retaliation protections?

    The dispute centers on whether the Fair Labor Standards Act protects employees who report violations verbally rather than in writing.

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    Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.
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  6. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-9000

    Can prisoners sue in federal court for DNA evidence access?

    A prisoner seeks federal court access to DNA evidence. The state denies this request.

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    Skinner v. Switzer
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  7. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-152

    Does federal law bar state tort claims for vaccine injuries?

    the sides that brought the case seek state court damages. the opposing sides seek federal preemption.

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    Bruesewitz v. Wyeth, Inc.
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  8. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-587

    Does a one-line state court denial count as a merits decision?

    the side that brought the case seeks federal habeas relief. the opposing side argues the state court already decided the claim on the merits.

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    Harrington v. Richter
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  9. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-658

    Does a coerced confession invalidate a guilty plea?

    The dispute centers on whether a coerced confession makes a guilty plea unreasonable.

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    Premo v. Moore
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  10. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-571

    When does one mistake prove a prosecutor office failed to train staff?

    A district attorney's office faces liability for one wrongful conviction. The office argues one error does not prove systemic training failure.

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    Connick v. Thompson
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  11. October Term 2010 · Docket 09-907

    Can a debtor without a car loan deduct vehicle ownership costs?

    Creditors argue a debtor without a car loan cannot deduct ownership costs. The debtor claims the standard deduction applies regardless of debt.

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    Ransom v. FIA Card Services, N. A.
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