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Marek v. Lane

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on November 4, 2013.

Docket No.13-136
Op. Below9th Cir.

Issue

Whether, or in what circumstances, a cy pres remedy that provides no direct relief to class members comports with the requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e)(2) that a settlement that binds class members must be "fair, reasonable, and adequate."

Proceedings & orders timeline

May 17, 2013
Application (12A1112) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 27, 2013 to July 26, 2013, submitted to Justice Kennedy.
May 24, 2013
Application (12A1112) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until July 26, 2013.
Jul 26, 2013
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 30, 2013)
Aug 27, 2013
Brief of respondents Sean Lane, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, et al. in opposition filed.
Aug 27, 2013
Brief of respondent Facebook, Inc. in opposition filed.
Aug 28, 2013
Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.
Aug 29, 2013
Brief of respondent Ginger McCall's filed.
Sep 10, 2013
Reply of petitioner Megan Marek filed.
Sep 18, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 11, 2013.
Oct 15, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 18, 2013.
Oct 28, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 1, 2013.
Nov 4, 2013
Petition DENIED Statement of Chief Justice respecting the denial of certiorari. (Detached Opinion)

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