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 www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?...

#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. 🧵 www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

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 www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

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. 24A835

#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. www.supremecourt.gov/Search.aspx?...

#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. www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx...

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 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. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

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? www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

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. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

Why does Ken Paxton want institutions/organizations/schools/officials to be looking in students' underpants? 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.

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. patentlyo.com/patent/2025/...

🚨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.

🔔 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. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

New #SCOTUS cert petition: Should specialized peanut-drying trailers be taxed like regular highway vehicles? Rockwater v. US asks Court to resolve circuit split on what counts as an "off-highway vehicle" exempt from 12% federal excise tax. #TaxLaw

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) www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?...

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. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

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. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

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. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

Wilson v. Idaho: Court asked to review case of Idaho student prosecuted for posting political stickers critical of Moscow Idaho's COVID policies - first prosecution in 10+ years under city's sign ordinance, while other political messages were allowed to remain. #FirstAmendment"

South Dakota asks #SCOTUS to decide: Can police search a passenger's purse she's wearing during a traffic stop, or does it get the same Fourth Amendment protection as pockets? State courts are split 3-4 on this privacy question that affects millions of Americans. Edwards v. South Dakota

MacDonald v. Minnesota, 24-862 Is an election law requiring proof that judicial candidates have state law licenses in order to qualify as 'learned in the law' unconstitutional under Marbury v. Madison?

Estate of Carson Bride Whether Section 230(c)(1) of the Communications Decency Act immunizes an online anonymous messaging app from products liability claims where the app allegedly facilitated one-sided anonymous messaging with ineffective safety features www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

1/5 Interesting cert application filed by property owner in Kingston Kohr v. Irvine over whether cities must let owners handle their own demolitions. Key Q: After owner opts for demolition over repair, do they have due process right to control demo process? Currently pending extension til March 10

MOHELA seeks cert extension to challenge 10th Cir ruling on whether it's an "arm of the state" entitled to 11A immunity. Key tension: Is treasury impact still the critical factor? Carter Phillips (veteran #SCOTUS advocate) just retained. Circuit split brewing. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

Thomas v. Humboldt County. Question presented: Does 14A incorporate 7A right to civil jury trials against states? SCOTUS has never decided this under modern incorporation doctrine. Bombolis (1916) predates selective incorporation. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

Sanders v. US (24-843 @4thCir): Whether #CriminalLaw's "uses" term in child exploitation statute requires specific purpose, building on #Dubin statutory interpretation precedent. Explores nuanced #StatutoryConstruction of actus reus verbs. https://tinyurl.com/29qnppnp

Shryock v. Colorado (24-842 @ColoSCT): Whether permanent injunction constitutes #PriorRestraint violating #FirstAmendment rights; challenges contempt proceedings' due process via statute of limitations. Builds on prior speech restraint jurisprudence. https://tinyurl.com/2a3hcwms

@spitzerb.bsky.social critiques courts' historical missteps in #SecondAmendment rulings. His latest article dissects how age-based gun restrictions were historically understood & why Bruen's history-only standard is flawed. Read more: thehill.com/opinion/judi...

Salas v. United States (24-840 @9thCir): Whether #TerritorialRights application to Northern Mariana Islands can be evaluated via #RationalBasis test under Territorial Clause. Challenges federal legislative interpretation. https://tinyurl.com/2bws4a7w

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Storm v. US (2d Cir): Whether district court can override #FederalRules via inherent power, challenging Rule 16 interpretation. Builds on Cheney mandamus standard. #CrimProcedure https://tinyurl.com/2xkgqfa5

Leiner v. Dow (6th Cir): Whether #bankruptcy discharge shields party from liability for fraudulent acts involving FDA-prohibited medical product distribution. Challenges jurisdictional boundaries of #ProductLiability claims. https://tinyurl.com/272z7alr

Impact Engine v. Google (24-836 @FedCir): Whether #PatentEligibility turns on preempting scientific building blocks & whether §112(f) functional claims require structural analysis. Challenges #Alice framework for abstract idea doctrine. https://tinyurl.com/26e2jrow

Healey v. VT Dept Children & Families (24-835 @VermontSCT): Whether state's child abuse substantiation process violates #DueProcess by denying parents procedural protections and pre-deprivation hearing rights. Challenges #ConstitutionalProcedure standards. https://tinyurl.com/26vo47wk

Pistrak v. Golubeva (24-834) (@WA): Whether #SupremacyClause prevents state courts from imposing maintenance obligations based solely on spouse's federal immigration status. Builds on #Arizona v. US preemption doctrine. https://tinyurl.com/23r46ht6

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Yohannes v. Olympic Collection (24-833 @9thCir): Whether Washington's #DueProcess garnishment statute violates constitutional protections by allowing property seizure without pre-deprivation hearing. Challenges #Endicott precedent. https://tinyurl.com/2486zz8u

Najda v. Citibank (1st Cir): Whether trustee or unincorporated entity's citizenship controls for #DiversityJurisdiction when investment advisor drives litigation strategy. Challenges/refines #Navarro precedent. https://tinyurl.com/28jnobgn

Evans v. Hixon (24-831 @9thCir): Whether 17-year delay in murder charge #DueProcess violation under 5th/14th Amendments. Challenges precedent on timely prosecution. #HabeasCorpus https://tinyurl.com/2agay2vm