The Week Ahead
on Nov 9, 2009 at 8:15 am
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 company’s 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.