October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1039
When must a biosimilar maker share data with the original drug sponsor?
Sandoz and Amgen dispute the timing of data exchange required before patent litigation can begin.
October Term 2016
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October Term 2016 · Docket 16-309
Does a false statement in a naturalization application require proof of materiality for denaturalization?
The dispute centers on whether the government must prove a false statement materially affected the naturalization decision to strip citizenship.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-405
Does a railroad's continuous business activity in a state grant courts there general jurisdiction over unrelated claims?
BNSF Railway seeks to limit where injured workers can sue. Workers argue Montana courts hold general jurisdiction over the company.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-466
Can California courts hear claims from out-of-state patients?
Bristol-Myers Squibb disputes a state court ruling that allowed non-California patients to sue there.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-5294
Does a state-appointed psychiatrist working for the prosecution satisfy due process?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant receives adequate psychiatric help when the state assigns an expert to the prosecution.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-577
Can a state deny a church a playground grant solely because of its religious status?
Missouri excluded a church preschool from a playground safety grant. The church argues this violates the Constitution. The state argues it must avoid funding religion.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-240
Does a closed jury selection require automatic retrial?
the side that brought the case seeks automatic reversal for a closed jury selection. the opposing side argues the error requires a specific prejudice showing.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-349
Does buying a debt make a company a debt collector?
Henson argues Santander is a debt collector. Santander argues it is not.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-373
Does American Pipe tolling apply to the Securities Act's three-year repose limit?
Investors argue the repose limit pauses during class actions. The issuer argues it never pauses.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-399
Can a federal employee sue in district court without finishing internal discrimination steps?
The dispute centers on whether a federal employee must complete internal discrimination remedies before a district court can hear a mixed civil service case.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-605
Must a party seeking mandatory intervention prove Article III standing?
The Town of Chester argues that mandatory intervenors need no standing. Laroe Estates claims Rule 24(a)(2) grants full party status without that requirement.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1503
Does a Brady violation require a new trial when the evidence of guilt is strong?
the sides that brought the case seek new trials after prosecutors withheld evidence. The government argues the convictions stand despite the omission.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-142
Can the government seize all proceeds from a conspiracy even if one member received none?
The dispute centers on whether federal law allows the government to seize all proceeds from a conspiracy, even if one member received none.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-327
Does a guilty plea require proof of actual deportation risk?
Jae Lee claims his lawyer wrongly told him a plea would not trigger deportation. The government argues he must prove he would have gone to trial.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-341
Does a corporation reside only where it incorporates for patent venue?
Kraft argues venue follows principal place of business. Heartland argues venue follows incorporation.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-74
Does a church-affiliated hospital qualify as a church plan under ERISA?
Advocate Health Care Network argues its pension plan is a church plan. Stapleton argues the plan is not a church plan.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-254
Does the Hague Service Convention allow mail service if the destination state does not object?
The parties dispute whether Article 10(a) permits serving legal papers by mail when the receiving country has not filed an objection.
October Term 2016 · Docket 16-369
Does an unlawful home entry bar a qualified immunity defense?
The dispute centers on whether police officers can claim qualified immunity after entering a home without a valid warrant.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1189
Does a foreign sale exhaust U.S. patent rights?
Lexmark sold toner cartridges abroad with use restrictions. Impressions resold them in the U.S. Lexmark sued for infringement. The lower court sided with Lexmark.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-457
Can a plaintiff appeal a dismissal with prejudice?
Microsoft and Baker dispute whether a final judgment exists when a court dismisses a case with prejudice.