United States Supreme Court Certiorari Granted

Opinions Filed in May 2015

Commil USA, LLC v, Cisco Systems, Inc.

A good-faith belief as to the validity of a patent cannot be raised as a defense to an induced patent infringement claim.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Patents

Foster v. Humphrey

Whether the Georgia Supreme Court erred in not recognizing racial discrimination in a death penalty claim under the Batson test.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Law

Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc., et al. v. United States ex rel. Carter

The wartime suspension of limitations act only applies in criminal offenses and not civil suits.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Law

Lockhart v. United States

Whether the federal sentencing enhancement under 18 U.S.C. 2252(b)(2) requires that a prior conviction involve a minor or ward.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Law

Wellness International Network, Limited v. Sharif

Bankruptcy courts have authority to issue final judgments on whether assets are included in a bankruptcy estate if all parties knowingly and voluntarily consent to the adjudication.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Bankruptcy Law

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