| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-525 | D.C. Cir. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2015 |
Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioners in this case.
Issue: Whether a finding by the FTC that a truthful advertisement nonetheless implies a misleading message to a minority of consumers, and therefore receives no First Amendment protection, must be reviewed de novo.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Aug 13 2015 | Application (15A173) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 26, 2015 to September 25, 2015, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| Aug 18 2015 | Application (15A173) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until September 25, 2015. |
| Sep 11 2015 | Application (15A173) to extend further the time from September 25, 2015 to October 23, 2015, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| Sep 11 2015 | Application (15A173) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until October 23, 2015. |
| Oct 23 2015 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 25, 2015) |
| Oct 23 2015 | Appendix of POM Wonderful, LLC, et al. filed. |
| Nov 18 2015 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 28, 2015. |
| Nov 23 2015 | Brief amici curiae of Alliance for Natural Health-USA, and Cato Institute filed. |
| Dec 18 2015 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including January 27, 2016. |
| Jan 15 2016 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including February 26, 2016. |
| Feb 17 2016 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including March 28, 2016. |
| Mar 28 2016 | Brief of respondent Federal Trade Commission in opposition filed. |
| Apr 12 2016 | Reply of petitioners POM Wonderful, LLC, et al. filed. |
| Apr 13 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 29, 2016. |
| May 2 2016 | Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. |
