The Week Ahead

This week the Court will hear oral argument in the following cases:

Mon., Nov. 8:

Graham v. Florida (08-7412) constitutionality of life prison sentence for juvenile convicted of a non-homicide crime
Sullivan v. Florida (08-7621) same basic issue as in Graham v. Florida; the Court, however, has not consolidated the cases for hearing or decision
Bilski v. Kappos (08-964) definition of modern inventions eligible for patents

Tues., Nov. 9:

Kucana v. Holder (08-911) judicial review of reopening of deportation or asylum case
Hertz Corporation v. Friend (08-1107) standard for determining companys place of business for diversity jurisdiction

Wed., Nov. 10: Legal holiday – no arguments

On Friday, the Justices will hold a private conference, orders from which are expected to be released on Monday.