In a recent update from the Supreme Court, twelve new cases have been added to the court’s schedule following its annual “long conference” – a private meeting conducted amongst the justices at the end of September. These cases cover a broad range of contentious topics from social media regulations to property rights, and bankruptcy fees. Full details
The hearings for these freshly added cases are expected to be argued in January or February of 2024, with the respective decisions likely to follow by the subsequent summer.
One key case centers around George Sheetz, a Californian who was required to pay hefty traffic-mitigation fees in order to obtain a permit for a property development project. Sheetz argued that the fee constituted a violation of the Constitution’s ban on uncompensated takings and is now seeking Supreme Court review.
Another notable case involves Yonas Fikre, a U.S. citizen of Eritrean descent who was placed on the “No Fly List” and allowed to return to the United States on the condition that he would agree to become an informant for the FBI. Despite being removed from the list by the FBI, Fikre continued his lawsuit, making this a key case in terms of the voluntary cessation doctrine. Full case details
Other cases granted review include Smith v. Arizona, Devellier v. Texas, Warner Chappell Music v. Neal, Macquarie Infrastructure v. Moab Partners, McIntosh v. United States, and Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park Street. These cover an array of issues from property rights to decisions in the music industry and the Federal Arbitration Act. The Supreme Court’s decisions in these cases will have wide-reaching implications in their respective areas.
Keep an eye on the proceedings as these significant legal battles unfold in the upcoming year. The Supreme Court is set to release more orders from the September long conference on Monday, October 2, at 9:30 a.m.