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Hargreaves v. Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Petition for certiorari denied on October 12, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-17 3rd Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the doctrine of equitable mootness is inconsistent with the federal courts’ “virtually unflagging” obligation to hear and decide cases within their jurisdiction.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 06 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 9, 2021)
Jul 21 2021Waiver of right of respondent Nuverra Environmental Solutions, aka Heckmann Corporation, aka Rough Rider Escrow, Inc., et al. to respond filed.
Jul 28 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
Aug 02 2021Response Requested. (Due September 1, 2021)
Aug 31 2021Brief amici curiae of Professors of Bankruptcy Law et al. filed.
Sep 01 2021Brief of respondents Nuverra Environmental Solutions, et al. in opposition filed.
Sep 14 2021Reply of petitioner David Hargreaves filed. (Distributed)
Sep 15 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/8/2021.
Oct 12 2021Petition DENIED.