U.s. Supreme Court 2014 Term Arguments

A case in which the Court ruled that a federal appellate court can only overturn a district court’s finding of fact if those findings were determined to be “clearly erroneous.”

A case in which the Court held that a federal habeas petitioner who prevailed in district court does not need to file a separate certificate of appealability to respond to the state's appeal.

A case in which the Court ruled that Nebraska violated a compact apportioning the water resources of the Republican River among Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado.

A case in which the Court ruled that when a state agency is operated by market participants who are elected by other market participants, the agency is a private actor and subject to federal antitrust laws.

A case in which the Court held that the Federal Rule of Evidence 606(b) bars the testimony of a juror regarding statements made during deliberations for the purpose of showing alleged dishonesty by a prospective juror during jury selection.

A case in which the Court ruled that employees of Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc. could not be compensated for time spent passing through security checkpoints, because the checkpoints were not integral to their principal duties as employees.

A case in which the Court ruled that a defendant seeking removal of a case to federal court is not required to provide evidence supporting federal jurisdiction in the notice of removal.

A case in which the Court held that the Department of Corrections' grooming policy violated an inmate's right to religious exercise.

A case in which the Court decided that search and seizures are acceptable if a police officer made a reasonable factual or legal mistake.