October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1042
Does RESPA ban sharing unearned settlement fees?
The dispute centers on whether sharing unearned settlement fees violates federal law.
October Term 2011 — page 2
Showing 21–40 of 67 cases, newest official Court activity first.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1472
Does the term interpreter cover written translation fees?
The dispute centers on whether federal courts can charge the losing party for written translation work under the interpreter fee statute.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1211
Does a 2004 law bar pre-2004 criminals from traveling?
the sides that brought the case seek to limit a new travel ban to future crimes. The government wants it to apply to past offenses.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1542
Does a child inherit a parent's permanent resident status for immigration relief?
The dispute centers on whether a child can use a parent's permanent resident status to qualify for cancellation of removal.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1018
Can a private lawyer claim qualified immunity for a personnel investigation?
A private attorney argues he acted as a state agent. the opposing side claims he lacked official authority.
October Term 2011 · Docket 11-139
Does overstating business costs count as omitting income?
The dispute centers on whether overstating costs triggers a longer tax audit window.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1016
Does the FMLA's self-care leave provision violate the Constitution?
the side that brought the case argues the law's self-care clause lacks a valid constitutional basis. the opposing side claims it addresses gender discrimination.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1399
Does a workers' compensation statute require a formal agency award before benefits begin?
The dispute centers on whether an employer must pay benefits immediately or wait for a formal agency order.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1121
Does a union's refund notice satisfy a court order?
the sides that brought the case seek to reinstate a district court judgment. the opposing sides ask the Court to dismiss the case as moot.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1293
Can the FCC fine broadcasters for fleeting nudity?
The FCC seeks to fine Fox for brief nudity. Fox argues the rule is vague and unfair.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1062
Can the EPA issue compliance orders before a final enforcement action?
The Sacketts argue EPA compliance orders are final agency actions. The EPA argues they are not.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1219
Does new evidence require a patent applicant to sue in the Court of Appeals?
The dispute centers on whether a patent applicant must file suit in the Court of Appeals when presenting new evidence to challenge a denial.
October Term 2011 · Docket 11-713
Can Texas use a court-drawn map before federal approval?
Texas wants to use a judicial map. Opponents say federal law forbids it.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1150
Can a patent cover a natural law plus standard medical steps?
Prometheus claims a patent on a drug-dosing method. Mayo argues the claim covers a natural law and blocks public use.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-218
Who owns riverbeds when navigation history is unclear?
PPL Montana seeks to keep riverbed ownership. Montana claims state title to those beds.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1265
Must a judge hold a hearing before denying a request to change lawyers?
A prisoner argues that a judge must hold a hearing before denying a request to change lawyers. The government argues that the judge has broad discretion to deny such requests without a hearing.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-8505
Can a witness describe lab results without the analyst testifying?
The dispute centers on whether a witness may relay DNA match results from a non-testifying analyst.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-844
Can a generic drug maker sue a brand-name company over FDA use codes?
Caraco argues the law bars its patent suit. Novo Nordisk claims the statute allows the challenge.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1024
Does the Privacy Act allow emotional distress damages against the government?
The dispute centers on whether a federal employee can recover emotional distress damages from the government under the Privacy Act.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-7387
Can a federal judge order a sentence to run consecutively to a state sentence not yet imposed?
The dispute centers on whether federal judges hold the power to set the timing of sentences relative to future state convictions.