New Process Steel v. National Labor Relations Board
Holding
Because of gridlock over presidential confirmations, the National Labor Relations Board only operated with two of its five seats filled. The Court held that it was illegal for NLRB to rule on cases with only two sitting members.
Judgment
Reversed and Remanded, 5-4, in an opinion by John Paul Stevens on Jun 17, 2010. Justice Kennedy dissented, joined by Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, and Sotomayor.
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner New Process Steel, LP
- Brief for Respondent National Labor Relations Board
- Reply Brief for Petitioner New Process Steel, L.P.
- Supplemental Letter Brief for the Petitioner
- Supplemental Letter Brief for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations in Support of Respondent
Order Requesting New Briefs
Order (April 16, 2010)
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