October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1211
Who decides if two trademarks share the same commercial impression?
Hana Financial argues tacking is a legal question. Hana Bank argues it is a factual question for juries.
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October Term 2014 · Docket 13-352
Does a trademark board decision bind later infringement courts?
The dispute centers on whether a prior trademark board ruling prevents a later court from re-evaluating the same confusion claim.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-9026
Does forcing a victim to walk a few feet trigger a bank robbery enhancement?
the side that brought the case argues the statute requires significant movement. The government says any forced movement counts.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1041
Can an agency change its interpretation of a rule without public comment?
Mortgage bankers argue the agency must follow public comment rules to change its view on loan officer pay.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-983
Does a speaker intend a threat if a reasonable person would interpret the words that way?
The dispute centers on whether criminal intent requires proof of the speaker's actual state of mind or if a reasonable person's interpretation suffices.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-485
Can Maryland tax nonresident income without a full credit?
Maryland taxes nonresident income without a full credit. Taxpayers argue this violates the Commerce Clause.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-895
Did Alabama use race as the primary factor in drawing its legislative districts?
Alabama drew new legislative maps using strict racial targets. Plaintiffs claim this violates the Constitution. The state argues it acted to prevent vote dilution.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-1010
Does silence in a labor contract guarantee lifetime retiree health benefits?
Employers and retirees dispute whether silent contract language creates a permanent right to health coverage.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-975
Does a local denial letter need separate reasons?
T-Mobile argues local denials must include separate written reasons. The city argues the letter suffices.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-7451
Does a fish count as a tangible object under federal law?
Prosecutors argue a dead fish is a tangible object. The defendant argues the law only covers information storage devices.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-894
Does a federal statute alone prohibit disclosing air marshal cuts?
The dispute centers on whether a whistleblower law requires specific regulations to protect security data.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-435
Does a belief statement require proof of underlying facts?
Investors sue over false beliefs in a prospectus. The company argues only the belief matters.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-628
Can Congress force the President to list Jerusalem as Israel's capital on passports?
A citizen seeks a passport listing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The government claims this power belongs solely to the President.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-854
Who decides disputed facts in patent claim construction?
Teva and Sandoz dispute whether appellate courts must defer to trial judges on factual findings during patent claim construction.
October Term 2014 · Docket 126 ORIG.
Should the Court revise a water-sharing formula that yields unexpected results?
Kansas and Nebraska dispute whether a court can fix a water-sharing formula that produces unanticipated allocations.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-534
Does a state board of licensed professionals qualify for antitrust immunity when its members regulate their own competitors?
The dispute centers on whether a state dental board's enforcement of cease-and-desist orders against non-licensed hygienists violates federal antitrust law.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-433
Must employers pay warehouse workers for security screenings?
Warehouse workers seek pay for mandatory security checks. Employers argue these checks are non-compensable.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-517
Can a juror's dishonesty about personal experience trigger a new trial?
The dispute centers on whether a juror's false statement about their ability to judge damages fairly requires a new trial.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-6827
Does a half-inch beard violate prison security rules?
A prisoner seeks to grow a beard for religious reasons. Arkansas claims this rule threatens prison safety.
October Term 2014 · Docket 13-719
Can a federal court require proof before accepting a case removal?
the sides that brought the case argue a district court wrongly demanded evidence to accept a case removal. the opposing sides claim the court acted within its authority.