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Ralphs Grocery Co. v. United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 8

Petition for certiorari denied on June 10, 2013

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-1162 Cal. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2012

Issue: Whether California"s Moscone Act, Cal. Civ. Proc. Code " 527.3, and Section 1138.1 of the California Labor Code violate the U.S. Constitution by forcing property owners to open private property to the expressive activities of others based on the content of their speech.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
03/25/2013Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 24, 2013)
04/15/2013Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 8, 2013.
04/24/2013Brief amicus curiae of United States Chamber of Commerce filed.
04/24/2013Brief amici curiae of California Grocers Association, et al. filed.
04/24/2013Brief amici curiae of California Retailers Association, et al. filed.
05/08/2013Brief of respondent United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 8 in opposition filed.
05/20/2013Reply of petitioner Ralphs Grocery Company filed.
05/21/2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 6, 2013.
06/10/2013Petition DENIED.