October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1454
Does Amex's ban on steering cardholders violate antitrust law?
Ohio and other states argue Amex's rules block price competition. Amex claims the rules boost consumer rewards and market share.
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1466
Can states force public employees to pay union fees?
the sides that brought the case seek to end mandatory agency fees. the opposing sides defend the practice as essential for labor peace.
October Term 2017 · Docket 17-43
Does a federal wiretap order need a specific state name?
the sides that brought the case argue the order lacked a required state name. The government says the order was valid.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1348
Does voluntary consent to separate trials waive double jeopardy protection?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant who consents to severing charges loses the right to block a second trial.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1362
Do service advisors qualify as salespeople under the FLSA exemption?
The dispute centers on whether auto service advisors fit the statutory definition of salespeople exempt from overtime pay.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-8255
Can a lawyer admit guilt against a client's will?
A defendant claims the Constitution bars his lawyer from admitting guilt when he insists on his innocence.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1150
Can a party appeal one claim from a consolidated case?
Brother and sister dispute whether a final judgment allows appeal of one claim after courts merged their cases.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-961
Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction to review military court decisions?
the sides that brought the case seek Supreme Court review of military court rulings. The government argues the Court lacks jurisdiction.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-980
Can states purge voters who fail to vote for two years?
Ohio purges inactive voters. The A. Philip Randolph Institute argues this violates federal law.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1027
Does the Fourth Amendment protect a vehicle parked in a driveway?
The dispute centers on whether police may search a vehicle in a driveway without a warrant.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1371
Can a rental car contract waive a driver's Fourth Amendment rights?
The dispute centers on whether a rental agreement's consent clause allows police to search a car driven by an unauthorized person.
October Term 2017 · Docket 141 ORIG.
Can the United States sue to enforce water rights under the Rio Grande Compact?
The United States seeks to enforce water delivery duties. Texas and New Mexico dispute this legal authority.
October Term 2017 · Docket 142 ORIG.
Does a cap on Georgia water use fix Florida drought harm?
Florida seeks a cap on Georgia water use. Georgia argues the cap will not help.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1067
Can prisoners pay attorney fees from their own damages?
the sides that brought the case argue the statute caps fees at 25 percent of the award. the opposing sides claim the cap does not apply to prisoner plaintiffs.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1144
Does obstructing tax administration require a pending proceeding?
The dispute centers on whether the tax obstruction statute covers any interference with tax collection or only active obstruction of a specific, ongoing government proceeding.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-111
Must a baker create a cake for a same-sex wedding?
A baker claims religious freedom bars him from making a wedding cake. The state says anti-discrimination law requires him to serve all customers.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-476
Does federal law forbid states from repealing sports betting bans?
New Jersey wants to legalize sports betting. The NCAA argues federal law prevents states from removing their bans.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-534
Does the terrorism exception allow seizing Iranian embassy property?
Victims seek to seize Iranian embassy assets. Iran claims those assets remain immune from seizure.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-402
Does the Fourth Amendment require a warrant for long-term cell site location data?
The government collected 127 days of cell site data without a warrant. the side that brought the case argues this violates privacy rights. The government claims the data is merely business records.
October Term 2017 · Docket 15-1439
Can state courts hear securities class actions with federal claims?
the sides that brought the case want federal courts to handle these suits. the opposing sides want state courts to keep them.