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WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp.

Petition granted, judgment vacated and case remanded for further consideration in light of Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc. on June 20, 2016

Docket No.15-1085
Op. BelowFed. Cir.
ArgumentApr 16, 2018
OpinionJun 22, 2018

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jan 14, 2016
Application (15A736) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 28, 2016 to February 26, 2016, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Jan 15, 2016
Application (15A736) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until February 26, 2016.
Feb 26, 2016
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 28, 2016)
Mar 21, 2016
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including April 27, 2016.
Apr 27, 2016
Brief of respondent ION Geophysical Corporation in opposition filed.
May 16, 2016
Reply of petitioner WesternGeco LLC filed.
May 17, 2016
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 2, 2016.
Jun 13, 2016
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 16, 2016.
Jun 20, 2016
Petition GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc., 579 U. S. ___ (2016). Justice Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
Jul 22, 2016
JUDGMENT ISSUED

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