Richlin Security Service v. Chertoff
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-1717 | Fed. Cir. | Mar 19, 2008 | Jun 2, 2008 | 9-0 | Alito | OT 2007 |
Disclosure: Howe & Russell filed an amicus brief in support of the petitioner.
Holding: A prevailing party that satisfies the Equal Access to Justice Act's other requirements may recover its paralegal fees from the government at prevailing market rates.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Samuel Alito on June 2, 2008. Justice Scalia joined the opinion except as to Part III-A. Justice Thomas joined the opinion except as to Parts II-B and III.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion analysis: Richlin Security v. Chertoff (Scotus Staff, June 5, 2008)
- Opinion Recap: Richlin Security Service Co. v. Chertoff (Eliza Presson, June 2, 2008)
- Argument Preview: Richlin Security Service Co. v. Chertoff (Eliza Presson, March 19, 2008)
Briefs and Documents
Certiorari filings
- Opinion below (Federal Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioner’s reply
- Amicus brief of the National Association of Legal Assistants (in support of petitioner)
Merits briefs (via ABA)
- Brief for Petitioner Richlin Security Service Company
- Brief for Respondent Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Richlin Security Service Company
Amicus briefs
Certiorari filings
- Opinion below (Federal Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioner’s reply
- Amicus brief of the National Association of Legal Assistants (in support of petitioner)
Merits briefs (via ABA)
- Brief for Petitioner Richlin Security Service Company
- Brief for Respondent Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Richlin Security Service Company
Amicus briefs