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Tracking new Supreme Court petitions. Currently a work in progress. From @denniscrouch.bsky.social.
Uber v. Drammeh, No. 24-1020, asks: Whether federal courts can predict changes in state law under Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins.
March 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Uber v. Drammeh, No. 24-1020, asks: Whether federal courts can predict changes in state law under Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins.
Trump administration has asked SCOTUS to vacate DC district court orders blocking deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. This rarely-used law lets the President deport "alien enemies" during war or "invasion." Shadow Docket Case No 24A931
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March 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Trump administration has asked SCOTUS to vacate DC district court orders blocking deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. This rarely-used law lets the President deport "alien enemies" during war or "invasion." Shadow Docket Case No 24A931
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#SCOTUS has been asked to decide whether mandatory life without parole (LWOP) for felony murder—when the defendant neither killed nor intended to kill—violates the 8th Amendment. Case: Wayne Sellers, IV v. Colorado (No. 24-941). Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
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March 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#SCOTUS has been asked to decide whether mandatory life without parole (LWOP) for felony murder—when the defendant neither killed nor intended to kill—violates the 8th Amendment. Case: Wayne Sellers, IV v. Colorado (No. 24-941). Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
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American Airlines is asking #SCOTUS to review a First Circuit ruling that struck down its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue under the Sherman Act. At stake? How courts analyze joint ventures under antitrust law. Here’s the breakdown. 🧵👇 #SCOTUSGate
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March 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
American Airlines is asking #SCOTUS to review a First Circuit ruling that struck down its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue under the Sherman Act. At stake? How courts analyze joint ventures under antitrust law. Here’s the breakdown. 🧵👇 #SCOTUSGate
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Veterans' rights case headed to #SCOTUS? Lott v. Lott questions whether state courts can force veterans to use federally protected disability benefits to satisfy divorce agreements. Petitioner argues this violates Supremacy Clause and contradicts SCOTUS precedent in Howell.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Veterans' rights case headed to #SCOTUS? Lott v. Lott questions whether state courts can force veterans to use federally protected disability benefits to satisfy divorce agreements. Petitioner argues this violates Supremacy Clause and contradicts SCOTUS precedent in Howell.
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#SCOTUS docket No. 24-933 State Farm v. Jama asks whether a class can be certified without proving individual harm to each class member. When insurers value "totaled" cars, can a mere violation of valuation regulations support class certification?
March 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
#SCOTUS docket No. 24-933 State Farm v. Jama asks whether a class can be certified without proving individual harm to each class member. When insurers value "totaled" cars, can a mere violation of valuation regulations support class certification?
#SCOTUS petition on whether magazine capacity limits violate 2A rights in Hanson v. DC (No. 24-936). Case challenges DC's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, arguing they're commonly owned for lawful purposes including self-defense.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
#SCOTUS petition on whether magazine capacity limits violate 2A rights in Hanson v. DC (No. 24-936). Case challenges DC's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, arguing they're commonly owned for lawful purposes including self-defense.
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#SCOTUS No. 24-935: Flower Foods v. Brock asks whether local delivery drivers who never cross state lines themselves are "transportation workers" exempt from the FAA? Significant implications for gig economy.
March 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
#SCOTUS No. 24-935: Flower Foods v. Brock asks whether local delivery drivers who never cross state lines themselves are "transportation workers" exempt from the FAA? Significant implications for gig economy.
New SCOTUS extension application filed in Mumford v. Iowa. At stake: whether a drug dog’s nose briefly breaking the plane of a car window constitutes a Fourth Amendment search. A divided Iowa Supreme Court said no violation—but the issue has split courts.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
New SCOTUS extension application filed in Mumford v. Iowa. At stake: whether a drug dog’s nose briefly breaking the plane of a car window constitutes a Fourth Amendment search. A divided Iowa Supreme Court said no violation—but the issue has split courts.
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Wells v. US, No. 24-907
SCOTUS petition: Challenge to Article 134, Cl. 2, UCMJ—criminalizing conduct "of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces."
Government did not show any actual discredit to service. #MilitaryJustice
SCOTUS petition: Challenge to Article 134, Cl. 2, UCMJ—criminalizing conduct "of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces."
Government did not show any actual discredit to service. #MilitaryJustice
February 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Wells v. US, No. 24-907
SCOTUS petition: Challenge to Article 134, Cl. 2, UCMJ—criminalizing conduct "of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces."
Government did not show any actual discredit to service. #MilitaryJustice
SCOTUS petition: Challenge to Article 134, Cl. 2, UCMJ—criminalizing conduct "of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces."
Government did not show any actual discredit to service. #MilitaryJustice
SCOTUS WATCH: In Bronitsky v. Saldana (24-905), the Court faces a 4-way circuit split on whether Chapter 13 debtors can fund retirement accounts instead of paying creditors. Could impact billions in bankruptcy funds nationwide.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
SCOTUS WATCH: In Bronitsky v. Saldana (24-905), the Court faces a 4-way circuit split on whether Chapter 13 debtors can fund retirement accounts instead of paying creditors. Could impact billions in bankruptcy funds nationwide.
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The D.C. Circuit's split in Alpine Securities v. FINRA highlights a critical constitutional question: can a private entity like FINRA exercise significant executive authority in enforcing securities laws without presidential oversight?
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February 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The D.C. Circuit's split in Alpine Securities v. FINRA highlights a critical constitutional question: can a private entity like FINRA exercise significant executive authority in enforcing securities laws without presidential oversight?
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The Supreme Court faces an unusual request in Atturo v. Toyo: certify a key state law question to Illinois Supreme court that could revive a $10M jury verdict. CAFed's Erie "prediction" about Illinois law wiped out damages for a small tire company.
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February 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Supreme Court faces an unusual request in Atturo v. Toyo: certify a key state law question to Illinois Supreme court that could revive a $10M jury verdict. CAFed's Erie "prediction" about Illinois law wiped out damages for a small tire company.
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It's WEIRD!
It's WEIRD!
Texas sues NCAA to demand ‘sex screening’ of student athletes
Texas demands NCAA conduct 'sex screening' of athletes
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has filed for a court order intended to force the NCAA to conduct sex screenings of its student athletes.
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February 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Why does Ken Paxton want institutions/organizations/schools/officials to be looking in students' underpants?
It's WEIRD!
It's WEIRD!
New Petition: Milos Product Tanker v. Valero Marketing asks the Court to resolve a maritime law split over who pays shipping costs when cargo is delivered without bills of lading. The 9th Circuit created a new distinction between "private" and "common" carriers.
February 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
New Petition: Milos Product Tanker v. Valero Marketing asks the Court to resolve a maritime law split over who pays shipping costs when cargo is delivered without bills of lading. The 9th Circuit created a new distinction between "private" and "common" carriers.
1/9 The Federal Circuit's recent decision in In re McLeay offers a glimpse into the evolving relationship between utility and enablement in patent law. #PatentLaw #FederalCircuit
The inventor's twin (an IP litigator) argued the case to the Federal Circuit.
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The inventor's twin (an IP litigator) argued the case to the Federal Circuit.
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The Doctrinal Merger No One Asked For: How Enablement Swallowed Utility
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit's recent decision in In re McLeay offers a glimpse into the evolving relationship between …
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February 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
1/9 The Federal Circuit's recent decision in In re McLeay offers a glimpse into the evolving relationship between utility and enablement in patent law. #PatentLaw #FederalCircuit
The inventor's twin (an IP litigator) argued the case to the Federal Circuit.
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The inventor's twin (an IP litigator) argued the case to the Federal Circuit.
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🚨New #SCOTUS cert petition from 5th Circuit: Martinez v. City of Rosenberg asks whether an "otherwise unreasonable use of excessive force [is] permitted under the Fourth Amendment so long as it results in no, or only minor, injuries?" Martinez v. City of Rosenberg, No. 24-892 (Feb. 2025).
February 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
🚨New #SCOTUS cert petition from 5th Circuit: Martinez v. City of Rosenberg asks whether an "otherwise unreasonable use of excessive force [is] permitted under the Fourth Amendment so long as it results in no, or only minor, injuries?" Martinez v. City of Rosenberg, No. 24-892 (Feb. 2025).
New #SCOTUS cert petition challenges Georgia's tax on adult entertainment establishments that fund services for sexually exploited children, arguing it violates First Amendment protections for expressive conduct.
24-881. Georgia's response is due March 20, 2025.
24-881. Georgia's response is due March 20, 2025.
February 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
New #SCOTUS cert petition challenges Georgia's tax on adult entertainment establishments that fund services for sexually exploited children, arguing it violates First Amendment protections for expressive conduct.
24-881. Georgia's response is due March 20, 2025.
24-881. Georgia's response is due March 20, 2025.
🔔 New #SCOTUS Cert Petition: Lexington Insurance v. Suquamish Tribe asks whether tribal courts can exercise jurisdiction over non-members based on their off-reservation conduct. Major implications for tribal sovereignty and business relationships with tribes.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
🔔 New #SCOTUS Cert Petition: Lexington Insurance v. Suquamish Tribe asks whether tribal courts can exercise jurisdiction over non-members based on their off-reservation conduct. Major implications for tribal sovereignty and business relationships with tribes.
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The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is unique in many ways, including the fact that it issues lots of summary affirmances - no opinion judgments. More than all the other circuit courts combined.
February 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is unique in many ways, including the fact that it issues lots of summary affirmances - no opinion judgments. More than all the other circuit courts combined.
California Stem Cell Treatment Center seeking SCOTUS review of 9th Circuit ruling that allowed FDA to regulate patients' own cells as 'drugs.' Major implications for stem cell therapy regulation. Case stems from Sept 2024 decision (117 F.4th 1213)
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February 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
California Stem Cell Treatment Center seeking SCOTUS review of 9th Circuit ruling that allowed FDA to regulate patients' own cells as 'drugs.' Major implications for stem cell therapy regulation. Case stems from Sept 2024 decision (117 F.4th 1213)
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Sirois v. US: Fed prosecution challenges whether DOJ can spend funds to investigate/prosecute state-licensed medical marijuana providers. Case tests scope of Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment barring DOJ from interfering with state medical marijuana laws.
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February 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Sirois v. US: Fed prosecution challenges whether DOJ can spend funds to investigate/prosecute state-licensed medical marijuana providers. Case tests scope of Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment barring DOJ from interfering with state medical marijuana laws.
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Kelley v. BMO Harris deals with interplay between state receivership law and federal bankruptcy code. At stake: whether banks can escape liability for aiding Ponzi schemes once companies enter bankruptcy.
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February 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Kelley v. BMO Harris deals with interplay between state receivership law and federal bankruptcy code. At stake: whether banks can escape liability for aiding Ponzi schemes once companies enter bankruptcy.
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1/5 New #SCOTUS petition: Alabama asks Court to clarify how courts should evaluate multiple IQ scores in death penalty cases involving intellectual disability claims under Atkins v. Virginia. Commissioner v. Smith raises key questions about burden of proof.
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February 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
1/5 New #SCOTUS petition: Alabama asks Court to clarify how courts should evaluate multiple IQ scores in death penalty cases involving intellectual disability claims under Atkins v. Virginia. Commissioner v. Smith raises key questions about burden of proof.
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