October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1450
Does a class action meet the federal amount-in-controversy threshold?
The parties dispute whether a single plaintiff's claim satisfies the federal jurisdictional requirement for class actions.
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October Term 2012 · Docket 11-9540
Can courts use state court opinions to define federal crime elements?
The dispute centers on whether federal judges may rely on state supreme court interpretations to classify prior convictions under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1347
Can U.S. courts order a child's return under the Hague Convention?
Parents dispute whether U.S. courts hold power to enforce Hague Convention relief.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1231
Can hospitals extend Medicare claim deadlines?
Hospitals seek to file late claims. The government insists strict deadlines apply.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-460
Does stormwater from a city sewer system count as a pollutant discharge?
Los Angeles County seeks to avoid a permit for stormwater flowing from its sewer system into the ocean. The Natural Resources Defense Council argues the flow requires a permit.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1059
Does a rejected settlement offer end a lawsuit?
A company argues a rejected offer moots a wage claim. The worker argues the case stays live.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-338
Does the Clean Water Act require permits for stormwater runoff from logging roads?
the sides that brought the case seek to strike down a Ninth Circuit ruling that mandates permits for logging road runoff. the opposing sides defend the ruling and oppose dismissal.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-9307
Should the Court review legal errors that affect substantial rights but lack a clear record?
The dispute centers on whether the Court should review legal errors that affect substantial rights but lack a clear record.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1285
Can an ERISA plan recover full medical costs from a third-party settlement?
US Airways seeks full reimbursement from a settlement. McCutchen argues equity limits the recovery.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1160
Does a state charter authorizing property acquisition exempt a hospital from antitrust laws?
The FTC argues a Georgia hospital violated antitrust laws. The hospital claims state law protected its actions.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-556
Who counts as a supervisor under Title VII?
The dispute centers on whether an employee with limited authority over daily tasks qualifies as a supervisor for liability purposes.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1175
Does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bar courts from awarding costs to prevailing defendants?
The dispute centers on whether a specific debt collection statute overrides the general federal rule allowing courts to award costs to winning defendants.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-982
Can a trademark owner end a lawsuit by promising not to sue?
Nike argues a broad promise to stop suing ends the legal dispute. Already, LLC argues the promise leaves real harm and uncertainty.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1327
Can a state bar appeal after a judge wrongly adds a crime element?
The dispute centers on whether a state can block an appeal when a judge incorrectly adds a legal element to a criminal charge.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-8976
Does the government prove conspiracy withdrawal?
Smith argues the government must disprove withdrawal. The government says it need not.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-1085
Can a judge decide materiality before certifying a securities class action?
Amgen argues that materiality is an individual issue. Plaintiffs claim it is a common question for the whole class.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-864
Can a class proceed without proving uniform damages?
Comcast disputes the lower court's rejection of its expert evidence on class-wide damages.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-770
Can police detain a suspect found outside a home during a search?
The dispute centers on whether officers may stop a person located on the sidewalk while executing a warrant inside a residence.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-820
Does Padilla v. Kentucky apply retroactively to pending cases?
the sides that brought the case seek retroactive application of the Padilla rule. The government argues the rule is new and cannot apply to pending cases.
October Term 2012 · Docket 11-564
Does a drug dog sniff at a front door violate the Fourth Amendment?
Florida argues the sniff is not a search. Jardines claims it is a search requiring a warrant.