October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1717
Does a Peace Cross violate the Establishment Clause?
The dispute centers on whether a government-owned Peace Cross memorial violates the constitutional ban on state-sponsored religion.
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October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1672
Can a judge add prison time based on a lower proof standard?
The dispute centers on whether a judge can extend a prison sentence using a preponderance of the evidence standard.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-8995
Does pretrial detention count as serving a federal sentence?
The dispute centers on whether time spent in state jail before sentencing counts as serving a federal term.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1702
Does a private cable operator acting under state law create a public forum?
The dispute centers on whether a private company administering a state-mandated public access channel constitutes a government actor.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1657
Can a bankruptcy trustee reject a trademark license?
The dispute centers on whether a debtor can abandon a trademark license during bankruptcy proceedings.
October Term 2018 · Docket 18-96
Does Tennessee's residency rule for liquor licenses violate the Commerce Clause?
Tennessee requires out-of-state residents to live in the state for one year before buying a liquor license. Out-of-state retailers argue this rule discriminates against interstate commerce.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1471
Can a defendant remove a counterclaim to federal court?
Home Depot seeks to move a state counterclaim to federal court. Jackson opposes this transfer.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1484
Does Medicare's internal calculation method require formal rulemaking?
Hospitals argue the agency bypassed required procedures to cut their payments.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1201
Does a sue-and-be-sued clause waive sovereign immunity for all agency actions?
the sides that brought the case argue the clause waives immunity for all TVA actions. The agency argues it covers only specific activities.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1625
Does the Copyright Act allow full litigation costs or only a statutory list?
Rimini Street seeks full litigation costs. Oracle argues for a limited statutory list.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1299
Can states sue other states in federal court?
California seeks to sue Hyatt in federal court. Hyatt argues state courts must handle such disputes.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-532
Can a state ban hunting on land a tribe reserved for that purpose?
Wyoming claims a treaty right to hunt expired. The hunter argues the tribe kept that right forever.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-571
Does filing a copyright application allow a lawsuit before the government acts?
Copyright holders dispute whether filing an application or receiving a government decision starts the clock for suing infringers.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1307
Does a law firm enforcing a security interest act as a debt collector?
The dispute centers on whether enforcing a security interest constitutes debt collection under federal law.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-290
Can a jury punish a drug maker for failing to warn when the FDA rejected the proposed label change?
Merck argues federal law blocks state failure-to-warn claims when the FDA rejects a proposed label change. Albrecht argues state law still allows such claims.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-646
Can states and federal governments prosecute the same act?
the sides that brought the case argue the Double Jeopardy Clause bars dual sovereign prosecutions. The government claims separate powers allow both trials.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1184
Can a vocational expert rely on unverified data?
the sides that brought the case argue experts must cite verified sources. The government claims experts may use general knowledge.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1229
Does a secret sale invalidate a patent?
Helsinn argues a secret sale does not trigger the on-sale bar. Teva argues any commercial sale triggers it.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-1077
Can a supervisor be liable for subordinates' fraud?
The dispute centers on whether a supervisor who directs false statements to investors commits securities fraud.
October Term 2018 · Docket 17-419
Does West Virginia tax federal retiree pensions differently than state ones?
Federal marshals argue West Virginia taxes their pensions while exempting state workers. The state claims the tax is legal.