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Dyroff v. Ultimate Software Group Inc.

Petition for certiorari denied on May 18, 2020

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Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
19-849 9th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2019

Issues: (1) Whether Section 230(c)(1) of Title 47 of the U.S. Code is a limitation on the definition of a publisher under certain other prohibitions, or a broad grant of immunity to covered publishers; and (2) whether “publisher” in Section 230(c)(1) is limited to the exercise of traditional editorial functions, such as deciding to accept or reject a submission.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Nov 06 2019Application (19A525) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 18, 2019 to January 2, 2020, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Nov 12 2019Application (19A525) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until January 2, 2020.
Jan 02 2020Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 5, 2020)
Jan 24 2020Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 5, 2020 to March 23, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.
Jan 28 2020Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 23, 2020.
Mar 23 2020Brief of respondent The Ultimate Software Group, Inc.'s in opposition filed.
Apr 03 2020Motion of petitioner to delay distribution of the petition for a writ of certiorari under Rule 15.5 from April 8, 2020 to April 22, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.
Apr 06 2020Motion to delay distribution of the petition for a writ certiorari until April 22, 2020, granted.
Apr 17 2020Reply of petitioner Kristanalea Dyroff filed.
Apr 22 2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/15/2020.
May 18 2020Petition DENIED.