United States Supreme Court

Opinions Filed in October 2015

CPV Maryland, LLC v. PPC EnergyPlus, LLC

Whether an energy plant subsidized by the state of Maryland may be "field preempted" or "conflict preempted" when its higher incentives disrupt the federal energy market's regulatory scheme as governed by the Federal Power Act.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Constitutional Law

Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.

Whether the Federal Circuit properly applied a rigid two-part analysis to determine enhanced damages for patent infringement?

Area(s) of Law:
  • Patents

Hughes v. PPL EnergyPlus, LLC

Whether Maryland violated the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution with their subsidy structure for energy production?

Area(s) of Law:
  • Constitutional Law

Stryker Co. v. Zimmer Inc.

Whether the Circuit Court erred in applying a stringent two pronged framework for proving willingness for the purposes of showing willful infringement?

Area(s) of Law:
  • Patents

Maryland v. Kulbicki

When considering an ineffectiveness of counsel claim, counsel’s performance must be assessed against technology or information that was generally accepted at the time of counsel’s performance.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Law

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