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Recent Decisions
Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc. (April 5, 2021)
Google’s copying of those lines of Java SE code that were needed to allow programmers to call upon prewritten computing tasks for use in their own programs was a fair use of that material as a matter of law.
Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid (April 1, 2021)
To qualify as an “automatic telephone dialing system” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, a device must have the capacity either to store a telephone number using a random or sequential number generator or to produce a telephone number using a random or sequential number generator.
Federal Communications Commission v. Prometheus Radio Project (April 1, 2021)
A Federal Communications Commission decision to repeal or modify three ownership rules that limit the number of radio stations, television stations, and newspapers that a single entity may own in a given market was not arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedures Act.
Mays v. Hines (March 29, 2021)
Supreme Court reverses the Sixth Circuit's order granting habeas relief with respect to a 1985 murder; substantial evidence linked the defendant to the crime, so he suffered no prejudice as a result of his attorney's alleged ineffective assistance.
Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court (March 25, 2021)
State courts may exercise specific jurisdiction over an auto manufacturer in products-liability suits stemming from car accidents that injured state residents although the vehicles were designed and manufactured elsewhere, and originally were sold outside the forum states.
Latest Supreme Court News
Immigration dispute may determine whether tens of thousands of U.S. residents can get green cards
SCOTUSblog,
Sanchez v. Mayorkas, scheduled for oral argument on Monday, focuses on whether noncitizens who have been granted humanitarian relief from deportation can seek lawful permanent residency in the United States, through a process known as “adjustment of status,” without first leaving the country. Or must... The post Immigration dispute may determine whether tens of thousands of U.S. residents can get green cards appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Supreme Court Commission to Scrutinize Changes Beyond Expanding Justice Seats
The New York Times,
President Biden’s new panel, which is set to meet on Friday, has ambitions to tackle many other proposals to overhaul the court.
Democrats’ Supreme Court Expansion Plan Draws Resistance
The New York Times,
Lawmakers and activists say more justices are needed to rebalance the court, but a top Democrat said any action would have to await the work of a new presidential commission.
House and Senate Democrats Propose Bill to Expand the Supreme Court
The New York Times,
The legislation would expand the Supreme Court from 9 members to 13, trying to spur momentum for the first change in the makeup of the court in 150 years.
Media Advisory Regarding April and May Teleconference Argument Audio
Supreme Court of the United States,
Media Advisory Regarding Teleconference Argument Audio The Court will hear all oral arguments scheduled for the April session, and the oral argument scheduled for May 4, by telephone conference. In keeping with public health guidance in response to COVID-19, the Justices and counsel will all participate remotely. The oral arguments are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. On days when more than one case will be heard, there will be a three minute pause before the second case begins. The Court will...
Supreme Court Rules that Claims of Nazi-Era Expropriation of Jewish Property Are Barred by Germany’s Sovereign Immunity
Justia's Verdict,
NYU Law professor Samuel Estreicher and Hofstra Law professor Julian G. Ku comment on a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, holding that the doctrine of sovereign immunity bars claims based on Nazi-era expropriation of Jewish property. Professors Estreicher and Ku argue that the unanimous decision in that case, Germany v. Philipp reflects a now-solid trend of Roberts Court decisions limiting the reach of U.S. law and jurisdiction to stay within the territory of the United States while also avoiding controversial and unsettled interpretations of international law.
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