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(ORDER LIST: 570 U.S.)
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013
CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITIONS
11-9873 DOTSON, CARLOS V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S. ___
(2013).
12-245 ) MERCK & CO., INC. V. LA WHOLESALE DRUG CO., ET AL.
)
12-265 ) UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC. V. LA WHOLESALE DRUG CO., ET AL.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted. The
judgment is vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for further
consideration in light of FTC v. Actavis, Inc., 570 U.S. ___
(2013). Justice Alito took no part in the consideration or
decision of these petitions.
12-6558 DeLEON, ROBERTO E. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S.
___ (2013).
12-7274 GRAHAM, LARONE V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S. ___
(2013).
12-7398 MUBDI, MANTEL D. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S.
___ (2013).
12-7525 SHAVER, GLORIOUS, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S. ___
(2013).
12-7568 ASTORGA, MATTHEW V. KANSAS
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Supreme
Court of Kansas for further consideration in light of Alleyne v.
United States, 570 U.S. ___ (2013).
12-7769 BARNES, JEREMY V. UNITED STATES
12-8236 BARTON, LOUIS C. V. UNITED STATES
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S. ___
(2013).
12-8298 JORDAN, STEVEN B. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S.
___ (2013).
12-8317 DAVIS, MILO V. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for
further consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States,
570 U.S. ___ (2013).
12-8411 SMARR, BENJAMIN D. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S.
___ (2013).
12-8683 ABRAHAMSON, MICHAEL B. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted.
The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United
States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for further
consideration in light of Alleyne v. United States, 570 U.S.
___ (2013).
ORDERS IN PENDING CASES
12M135 LOYAL, AL-QUAN R. V. UNITED STATES
The motion for leave to file a petition for a writ of
certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal is granted.
12M136 THOMAS, WILLIAM H. V. OLSON, ROSS A.
12M137 MORALES, CATALINO V. DISTRICT ATT'Y, ET AL.
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs
of certiorari out of time are denied.
12M138 DRUAN, ELLEN V. NH DEPT. OF ENVTL. SERVICES
The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for a writ
of certiorari out of time under Rule 14.5 is denied.
12M139 MITCHELL, MICHELLE L. V. FLANNERY, KEVIN T.
The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for a writ
of certiorari out of time is denied.
12M140 IN RE GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS
The motion for leave to file a petition for a writ of
certiorari under seal with redacted copies for the public record
is granted.
12-786 ) LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC. V. AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, ET AL.
)
12-960 ) AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ET AL V. LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in these
cases expressing the views of the United States. Justice Alito
took no part in the consideration or decision of these
petitions.
12-872 MADIGAN, LISA, ET AL. V. LEVIN, HARVEY N.
The motion of petitioners to dispense with printing the
joint appendix is granted.
12-1078 SAMANTAR, MOHAMED A. V. YOUSUF, BASHE A., ET AL.
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this
case expressing the views of the United States. Justice Kagan
took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
12-8561 PAROLINE, DOYLE R. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
The motion of petitioner for reconsideration of order
denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The
order entered June 10, 2013, is vacated.
12-9771 FENTON, PERCIVAL N. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for reconsideration of order
denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied.
12-9994 ETTLIN, DENNIS V. USDC CD CA
12-10107 SARRESHTEDARI, MEHDI V. CALIFORNIA
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis are denied. Petitioners are allowed until July 15,
2013, within which to pay the docketing fees required by Rule
38(a) and to submit petitions in compliance with Rule 33.1 of
the Rules of this Court.
CERTIORARI GRANTED
12-99 UNITE HERE LOCAL 355 V. MULHALL, MARTIN, ET AL.
12-515 MICHIGAN V. BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
12-820 LOZANO, MANUEL J. V. ALVAREZ, DIANA L.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited
to Question 1 presented by the petition.
12-930 MAYORKAS, ALEJANDRO, ET AL. V. DE OSORIO, ROSALINA C., ET AL.
12-1168 McCULLEN, ELEANOR, ET AL. V. COAKLEY, ATT'Y GEN. OF MA
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
12-1182 ) EPA, ET AL. V. EME HOMER CITY, ET AL.
)
12-1183 ) AMERICAN LUNG ASSN., ET AL. V. EME HOMER CITY, ET AL.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted limited to the questions presented by the petition in No. 12-1182.
The cases are consolidated and a total of one hour is allotted
for oral argument.
12-1200 EXEC. BENEFITS INSUR. AGENCY V. ARKISON, PETER H.
12-1208 UBS FINANCIAL SERVS., ET AL. V. UNION DE EMPLEADOS DE MUELLES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
12-1281 NLRB V. NOEL CANNING, ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. In addition to the questions presented by the petition, the parties
are directed to brief and argue the following question: Whether the President's recess-appointment power may be exercised when the Senate is convening every three days in pro forma sessions.
CERTIORARI DENIED
11-1485 YOUNG, CHRIS V. FITZPATRICK, JOSEPH S., ET AL.
11-1536 LUCAS, TREVOR V. UNITED STATES
12-300 PFIZER, INC. V. LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS
12-573 PALATINE, IL V. SENNE, JASON M.
12-865 WESTMORELAND COAL CO. V. SHARPE, MAE ANN, ET AL.
12-980 NEVADA, ET AL. V. RELIANT ENERGY, INC., ET AL.
12-986 WILSON, ERIC C. V. FLAHERTY, SUPT., VA DSP
12-1016 POLYPORE INT'L, INC. V. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
12-1025 PLAINSCAPITAL CORP., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
12-1033 MOMENTA PHARMACEUTICALS, ET AL. V. AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS
12-1044 DONALDSON, ROBERT D. V. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY
12-1055 ) GROCERY MANUFACTURERS, ET AL. V. EPA, ET AL.
)
12-1167 ) ALLIANCE OF AUTO MFRS., ET AL. V. EPA, ET AL.
)
12-1229 ) AM. FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL, ET AL. V. EPA, ET AL.
12-1073 LOS ANGELES, CA V. LAVAN, TONY, ET AL.
12-1118 APUZZO, JOSEPH F. V. SEC
12-1151 PITTS, ERNEST V. SHINSEKI, SEC. OF VA
12-1158 MIRROR WORLDS V. APPLE INC.
12-1175 JEFFERSON CTY. SCH. DIST. R-1 V. ELIZABETH E.
12-1250 BOOK, ETHAN V. PARKS, KIMBERLY, ET AL.
12-1258 HILL, ALBERT G. V. SCHILLING, WILLIAM, ET AL.
12-1262 CAMPBELL, PATSY L., ET AL. V. COMMERCIAL SERVICE OF PERRY
12-1263 HALL, MICHELLE G. V. SEABOLT, WARDEN
12-1264 GARCIA, FANNIE V. LAREDO, TX, ET AL.
12-1266 HOLKESVIG, RANDY V. MOORE, CHRISTINE R.
12-1277 VUYYURU, LOKESH, ET AL. V. JADHAV, GOPINATH, ET AL.
12-1288 ADAMS, CHARLES, ET AL. V. RAINTREE VACATION EXCH., ET AL.
12-1289 INSTANT REPLAY SPORTS, ET AL. V. ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO.
12-1304 ROSELLINI, KENNETH, ET AL. V. JACK SILVERMAN REALTY, ET AL.
12-1333 McDONALD, JESSIE D. V. COOPER, ROBERT E.
12-1340 AUSTAL USA, LLC V. ADAMS, EARATON, ET AL.
12-1357 MARTINEZ, MICHELLE, ET AL. V. MAVERICK COUNTY, TX, ET AL.
12-1360 BOWERS, STEPHEN M. V. BD. OF REGENTS UNIV. SYS. OF GA
12-1365 CLEARPLAY, INC. V. NISSIM CORP., ET AL.
12-1373 MITAN, KENNETH V. UNITED STATES
12-1379 HUNTER, HORACE F. V. VIRGINIA STATE BAR
12-6571 DORSEY, DEVAUGHN V. UNITED STATES
12-6807 SANTACRUZ, PIOQUINTO L. V. UNITED STATES
12-7971 SKINNER, MELVIN V. UNITED STATES
12-8414 RIZK, HASSAN V. PRELESNIK, WARDEN
12-8731 CAGE, JOSEPHINE L. V. COLVIN, ACTING COMM'R, SSA
12-8807 MITCHELL, RAYMOND V. UNITED STATES
12-8823 CAMPBELL, MARCUS V. UNITED STATES
12-8866 TAYLOR, AARON V. UNITED STATES
12-9340 MARTINEZ, KENNETH L. V. DISTRICT ATT'Y OF SAN JOAQUIN
12-9341 JENKINS, ROBERT V. MISSISSIPPI
12-9354 GRIM, FREDERICK D. V. MISSISSIPPI
12-9386 PONTICELLI, ANTHONY J. V. CREWS, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
12-9391 BOYD, ANTHONY V. THOMAS, COMM'R, AL DOC
12-9524 SINGLETARY, ESTELLE V. DEPT. OF H&HS
12-9790 DILBERT, CLIFFORD V. DAVIS, WARDEN
12-9793 TREVINO, RENE G. V. BEARD, SEC., CA DOC, ET AL.
12-9799 SARTORI, ROBERT V. NORTH CAROLINA
12-9809 RUSHING, BRANDON G. V. TEXAS
12-9810 BRATTON, RONALD V. PEREZ, MARGARITA, ET AL.
12-9814 DeSUE, MICHAEL C. V. FL DOC
12-9817 TORRES, DANIEL V. HARTLEY, WARDEN
12-9821 SANTOS, JOSE V. NEW JERSEY
12-9830 BROWN, STEVEN G. V. FLORIDA
12-9839 LESURE, SHANARD V. ATCHISON, WARDEN
12-9840 JONES, FELICIA N. V. TOLL BROTHERS
12-9845 CARTER, LARRY V. ILLINOIS
12-9851 JEMISON, BERNARD V. CULLIVER, GRANTT, ET AL.
12-9852 LOVATO LUCERO, KATHRYN V. NM DEPT. OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
12-9868 ESTRIN, LEO V. CALIFORNIA
12-9869 MACK, EVYN V. BITER, WARDEN
12-9870 LEWIS, LINDA V. WAXAHACHIE, TX, ET AL.
12-9872 ROBINSON, JOHN V. NEW JERSEY
12-9878 KANODE, MICHAEL V. SWOPE, JUDGE, ETC., ET AL.
12-9883 ROBLES, GABRIEL M. V. STATE FARM INSURANCE, ET AL.
12-9884 SCOTT, THOMAS D. V. MULE CREEK STATE PRISON, ET AL.
12-9889 MOORE, GARY B. V. ZAPPA, S., ET AL.
12-9893 BUSH, DEBORAH V. STEVENSON COMMONS ASSOC., ET AL.
12-9926 PHILLIPS, CORELANIUS T. V. HOBBS, DIR., AR DOC
12-9973 HOARD, ROBERT V. KLEE, PAUL
12-10000 JOHNSON, KEITH V. CHAPPIUS, SUPT., ELMIRA
12-10009 ODOM, CURTIS V. DOAR, ROBERT, ET AL.
12-10059 JENNINGS, LAURA A. V. HAGEL, SEC. OF DEFENSE
12-10117 EDWARDS, DeJUAN M. V. SCUTT, WARDEN, ET AL.
12-10127 WASHINGTON, LESTER L. V. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL
12-10131 WADDELL-EL, ALTON V. YOUNG, WARDEN
12-10137 MOFFAT, CLIFTON P. V. SMITH, WARDEN
12-10174 THOMAS, FORREST V. MISSISSIPPI
12-10177 ADAMS, BARRY W. V. SMITH, WARDEN
12-10200 WILLIAMS, SPENCER V. WOLFENBARGER, WARDEN
12-10210 BALLINGER, DWAYNE V. PRELESNIK, WARDEN
12-10256 JOHNSON, DAVID L. V. NEW JERSEY
12-10259 BAKER, JOHN P. V. RYAN, DIR., AZ DOC, ET AL.
12-10269 BHAMBRA, HARJIT V. UNITED STATES
12-10302 GARCIA, MARTIN V. UNITED STATES
12-10312 SHELTON, NORMAN N. V. ROHRS, R., ET AL.
12-10318 COOPER, LOVE T. V. UNITED STATES
12-10320 CRUZ, HECTOR V. UNITED STATES
12-10323 SCHNEIDER, STEPHEN J., ET UX. V. UNITED STATES
12-10324 SLAUGHTER, CHESTER R. V. UNITED STATES
12-10335 ARRIAGA-MORALES, JOSE V. UNITED STATES
12-10337 CARRERA-DIAZ, JOSE L. V. UNITED STATES
12-10341 RODRIGUEZ, JUAN O. V. UNITED STATES
12-10342 SNEAD, EDDIE W. V. UNITED STATES
12-10343 THREATT, JAMES W. V. UNITED STATES
12-10345 WADE, JULIAN V. UNITED STATES
12-10360 CONNER, STEVEN W. V. CIR
12-10363 KENNEDY, JOSEPH V. UNITED STATES
12-10373 ASAR, DIFANKH V. UNITED STATES
12-10374 JOHNSON, DAMARCUS V. UNITED STATES
12-10383 LLOYD, SAMUEL V. UNITED STATES
12-10385 LONDONO, RUBEN D. V. UNITED STATES
12-10387 LOWERY, QUALO M. V. UNITED STATES
12-10389 AKITI, ANTHONY V. UNITED STATES
12-10391 CAUDILL, JOHNATHON D. V. UNITED STATES
12-10392 DARDEN, CLIFFORD V. UNITED STATES
12-10393 CORDOVA, DERICK E. V. UNITED STATES
12-10394 CARTER, QUITMAN V. UNITED STATES
12-10401 RAMIREZ, EDGAR A. V. UNITED STATES
12-10404 REID, KENNETH R. V. UNITED STATES
12-10406 ARMENDARIS-RAMOS, EDUARDO V. UNITED STATES
12-10407 DOWD, MATTHEW E. V. UNITED STATES
12-10409 VAUGHAN, BEAU C. V. UNITED STATES
12-10410 WITHERSPOON, SHONTONIO L. V. UNITED STATES
12-10415 SPRAGLING, MICHAEL L. V. UNITED STATES
12-10419 EVANS, ROBERT E. V. UNITED STATES
12-10422 TURNER, MICHAEL V. PASTRANA, WARDEN
12-10431 MARTE, JOSE M. V. UNITED STATES
12-10432 LAM, TANH H. V. UNITED STATES
12-10438 LEGRANO, JOSEPH V. UNITED STATES
12-10439 RAMIREZ-PEREZ, RAFAEL V. UNITED STATES
12-10450 ERHABOR, EKUNDAYO A. V. UNITED STATES
12-10452 CONZELMANN, SCOTT A. V. UNITED STATES
12-10453 MELENDEZ, JONATHAN V. UNITED STATES
12-10455 GARCIA-ROQUE, DAVID V. UNITED STATES
12-10456 GARCIA, ROBERT V. UNITED STATES
12-10460 DAVIS, DARRYL L. V. UNITED STATES
12-10461 CARAWAY, ROMILUS V. UNITED STATES
12-10462 CAVOUNIS, CHRISTOPHER V. UNITED STATES
12-10467 BLOUNT, WENDELL G. V. UNITED STATES
12-10471 WILLIAMS, JOSEPH E. V. UNITED STATES
12-10472 WILSON, ISABEL V. UNITED STATES
12-10473 ROWAN, CHRISTOPHER V. UNITED STATES
12-10480 JOHNSON, LEON S. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
12-1057 ALLISON ENGINE CO., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES, EX REL. SANDERS
12-1092 LATTIMORE, KENT, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of these
petitions.
12-1294 NADER, RALPH V. SERODY, LINDA S., ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
12-1302 GARCIA, MICHAEL V. LOUISIANA
The motion of Ethics Bureau at Yale for leave to file a
brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of
certiorari is denied.
12-8932 OBAYDULLAH V. OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF U.S., ET AL.
The motion of respondents for leave to file a brief in
opposition under seal is granted. The motion of petitioner for
leave to file a reply brief under seal is granted. The petition
for a writ of certiorari is denied.
12-9940 GRANDISON, ANTHONY V. SAAR, MARY ANN, ET AL.
12-9975 FRANZA, DOMINIC M. V. SHEAHAN, MICHAEL
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis are denied, and the petitions for writs of certiorari
are dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
12-10110 STAFFNEY, HAROLD V. MACLAREN, WARDEN
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari is
dismissed. See Rule 39.8. As the petitioner has repeatedly
abused this Court's process, the Clerk is directed not to accept
any further petitions in noncriminal matters from petitioner
unless the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) is paid and the
petition is submitted in compliance with Rule 33.1. See Martin
v. District of Columbia Court of Appeals,
curiam).
12-10222 HEREDIA SANTA CRUZ, ARMANDO V. CALIFORNIA
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
12-10319 DOWNS, JOHN W. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
12-10400 JONES, MARCUS D. V. UNITED STATES
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari is
dismissed. See Rule 39.8. Justice Kagan took no part in the
consideration or decision of this motion and this petition.
12-10421 THOMAS, CORBIN V. UNITED STATES
12-10448 SCHOTZ, BARRY R. V. APKER, WARDEN
12-10457 BILLUPS, HERMAN L. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice
Kagan took no part in the consideration or decision of these
petitions.
HABEAS CORPUS DENIED
12-10479 IN RE JIMMY R. DAVIDSON
12-10533 IN RE ALBERTO CONCEPCION
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis are denied, and the petitions for writs of habeas
corpus are dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
MANDAMUS DENIED
12-9811 IN RE HAROLD J. BLACK
The petition for a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition is
denied.
REHEARINGS DENIED
12-1021 PIERCE, SAMUEL V. WOLDENBERG, RONA
12-8707 BLANTON, PAUL A. V. CARUSO, PATRICIA L., ET AL.
12-8792 HOTCHKISS, JUDY V. CLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD, ET AL.
12-8856 EDWARDS, PHILLIP J. V. FLORIDA
12-8933 McKENZIE, LEROY A. V. RAINES, LIEUTENANT, ET AL.
12-9009 FRANCIS, JAMES V. KY RIVER COAL CORP.
12-9069 JENNINGS, LAURA A. V. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, ET AL.
12-9103 McILVOY, TERRY L. V. NORMAN, SUPT., JEFFERSON CITY
12-9165 STENSON, CHARLES V. HEATH, SUPT., SING SING
12-9263 DITTO, FRANK R. V. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
12-9481 MOHAMMED, FARID V. UNITED STATES
12-9623 TILLERY, CARTER V. UNITED STATES
12-9707 CONDREY, TERRY L. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for rehearing are denied.
12-112 ROE, RICHARD, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
The motion of petitioners for leave to file a petition for
rehearing under seal with redacted copies for the public record
is granted. The petition for rehearing is denied.
12-8352 ERCOLE, JOSEPH R. V. LaHOOD, SEC. OF TRANSPORTATION
The motion for leave to file a petition for rehearing is
denied.
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