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BG Group PLC v. Republic of Argentina

Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-138 D.C. Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
 

Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys work for or contribute to this blog in various capacities, serves as counsel to the petitioner in this case, which is listed without regard to the likelihood that it will be granted.

Issue: Whether, in disputes involving a multi-staged dispute resolution process, a court or the arbitrator determines whether a precondition to arbitration has been satisfied.

SCOTUSblog Coverage

DateProceedings and Orders
May 31 2012Application (11A1134) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 13, 2012 to July 13, 2012, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Jun 1 2012Application (11A1134) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until July 13, 2012.
Jul 3 2012Application (11A1134) to extend further the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 13, 2012 to July 27, 2012, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Jul 6 2012Application (11A1134) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until July 27, 2012.
Jul 27 2012Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 30, 2012)
Aug 20 2012Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 1, 2012.
Aug 27 2012Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by American Arbitration Association.
Aug 29 2012Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Professors and Practitioners of Arbitration Law.
Aug 30 2012Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by United States Council for International Business.
Aug 30 2012Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by AWG Group Limited.
Oct 1 2012Brief of respondent Republic of Argentina in opposition filed.
Oct 17 2012DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 2, 2012.
Oct 17 2012Reply of petitioner BG Group plc filed. (Distributed)
Nov 5 2012The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
May 10 2013Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.