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Argument sitting

October 2012 oral arguments

3 cases across 2 argument daysArguments begin at 10 a.m. Eastern
Two argument days, October 1 to October 29, 2012. One of them has more than one case.

1 case
Floating homes as boatsFane Lozman v. The City of Riviera Beach, FloridaIs a floating structure a "vessel" under 1 U.S.C. § 3, thus triggering federal maritime jurisdiction, if that structure is indefinitely moored, receives power and other utilities from shore, and is not intended to be used in maritime transportation or commerce?Decided 11-626

2 cases
Who can challenge surveillanceJames R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence v. Amnesty International USADo respondents have Article III standing to seek prospective relief under the FISA?Decided 11-1025Reselling books made abroadKirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.If a copy was made legally, acquired abroad and then imported into the United States, can that foreign-made copy ever be resold within the United States without the copyright owner's permission under Section 602(a)(1) and Section 109(a) of the copyright act?Decided 11-697