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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Uber v. Drammeh, No. 24-1020, asks: Whether federal courts can predict changes in state law under Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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...

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

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

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

#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?

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

#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?...

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The central question: Does a drug-sniffing dog’s nose momentarily entering the interior of a vehicle constitute a Fourth Amendment search requiring probable cause? The Iowa Supreme Court ruled it didn’t—but multiple courts have said otherwise.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Can bankruptcy debtors contribute to 401(k)s while paying creditors $0? The 9th Circuit says yes, the 6th Circuit has limits, and SCOTUS is being asked to resolve the debate. (24-905).

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The case presents the intersection of private nondelegation and Appointments Clause jurisprudence. FINRA argues it's too private for Article II strictures but exercises enough government power to regulate securities brokers without review.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The Federal Circuit had to "predict" how Illinois courts would rule on litigation privilege without guidance from Illinois courts. Rather than guess, Atturo asks SCOTUS to get a definitive answer from the source.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Certification allows SCOTUS to ask state supreme courts to clarify unsettled state law issues. Illinois rules uniquely allow this only from SCOTUS or the 7th Circuit—not the Federal Circuit, where the tire dispute landed due to unappealed patent claims.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Key issue: When cargo owner accepts delivery without presenting original bills of lading, does accepting the cargo create an implied obligation to pay the freight costs? For 50+ years, courts said yes—but the 9th Circuit just upended this rule for "private carriers."

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

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.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

🚨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).

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Georgia Supreme Court upheld 1% tax under intermediate scrutiny, finding it targeted secondary effects rather than expression. But petitioners argue this extends Renton doctrine beyond its proper scope.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Brief filed by Emory Law Prof Alexander Volokh asks whether strict scrutiny apply to content-based taxes under Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), or instead does intermediate scrutiny apply under Renton zoning theory.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Audio Evolution v. US (24-806): Questions Rule 36 use in medical diagnostic patent cases. Claims Fed Cir dodged explaining why diagnostic machine patents are "abstract ideas." Gov't response due March 31.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

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.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Key issue: Can FDA regulate autologous stem cells (from patient's own body) as 'drugs' under Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act? Case could redefine boundaries of FDA authority over regenerative medicine Unclear whether Trump DOJ/FDA will still pursue regulation.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Represented by Sean Sasen of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, petition argues case raises critical separation of powers issues re: Congress's spending authority and federalism concerns in $11.4B medical cannabis industry serving 74% of Americans.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Key precedent: McIntosh (9th Cir) and Bilodeau (1st Cir) created competing standards for when DOJ can prosecute. Neither aligns with Congress's intent to let states implement medical marijuana programs without federal interference.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Circuit split on burden of proof: Must defendants prove "strict compliance" (9th Cir) or "substantial compliance" (1st Cir) with state laws to block prosecution? Neither standard matches amendment's text prohibiting ANY DOJ interference with state programs.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Does appointment of a receiver "cleanse" a company of in pari delicto defense before bankruptcy? 8th Circuit said no, letting BMO escape $1.1B liability for aiding Petters fraud. MN Supreme Court cert needed to resolve state law question.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Key Q presented in Smith: Can states require defendants to prove they have an IQ of 70 or below by preponderance of evidence? Case involves inmate with five IQ scores (75, 74, 72, 78, 74) - all above 70 but some within margin of error.

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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"

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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?

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

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

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SCOTUSGate @scotusgate.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

See how the key arguments unfold in these opening pages of Case Number 24-843(https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-843.html):