Decisions next week
The Supreme Court expects to issue final decisions in argued cases on both Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the Court announced Friday. Orders resulting from today’s Conference are expected to be released at 10 a.m. Monday.
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At 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20 we expect orders from the May 16 Conference. We expect opinions in argued cases at 10 a.m. We will begin live blogging shortly before 9:30.
The Supreme Court expects to issue final decisions in argued cases on both Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the Court announced Friday. Orders resulting from today’s Conference are expected to be released at 10 a.m. Monday.
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In an unanimous decision, the Court held that a soybean farmer cannot reproduce agri-giant Monsanto’s patented, genetically modified seeds through planting and harvesting without the company’s permission. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the legal, agricultural, and technological implications of this decision.
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On Monday the Court issued orders and announced three opinions in argued cases.
On Thursday the Justices will meet for their May 16 Conference. Our list of “Petitions to watch” for that Conference is available here.
| Cases argued | 74 |
| Cases decided | 39 |
| Summary reversals | 3 |
| Merits Cases Set for Argument | 74 |
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