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
Justices mull textualism and Alaskan exceptionalism in classifying Alaska Native corporations
SCOTUSblog,
With over $500 million of COVID-19 relief funding at stake, the Supreme Court began its week by grappling with whether the CARES Act’s definition of “Indian tribe” — a definition included in over 150 other federal laws — encompasses Alaska Native corporations. During nearly two... The post Justices mull textualism and Alaskan exceptionalism in classifying Alaska Native corporations appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Court to decide whether an inventor may challenge the validity of the patent on the inventor’s own invention
SCOTUSblog,
This Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Minerva Surgical Inc. v. Hologic Inc. about whether to abolish the doctrine of patent assignor estoppel. This doctrine, which has fallen under criticism, prohibits an inventor from challenging the validity of the patent on the... The post Court to decide whether an inventor may challenge the validity of the patent on the inventor’s own invention appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Justices to consider awards of costs of appellate litigation
SCOTUSblog,
Wednesday’s argument in City of San Antonio v. Hotels.com brings the justices a basic nuts-and-bolts question of civil procedure: how courts should decide the “costs” that the prevailing party on appeal can recover from the losing party. Generally speaking, under the “American” rule that prevails... The post Justices to consider awards of costs of appellate litigation appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Why We Like Smith: We Want Neutral and General Laws to Prevent Harm
Justia's Verdict,
UNLV Boyd School of Law professor Leslie C. Griffin and University of Pennsylvania professor Marci A. Hamilton describe how the current Supreme Court is furtively undermining neutral and general laws by embracing a so-called “most favored nation” theory. Professors Griffin and Hamilton explain that under this dangerous approach, otherwise neutral laws that might incidentally burden religious exercise (such as zoning laws or public health regulations) are constitutionally suspect if they create any exceptions for purportedly secular activities, and, they argue, this can result in legal discrimination and harms to groups including LGBTQ+ individuals, children, those with disabilities, and others.
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Back Limits on Green Cards
The New York Times,
The justices heard arguments on whether immigrants with “temporary protected status” who entered the country illegally may apply for lawful permanent residency.
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...
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