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MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017
APPEAL -- SUMMARY DISPOSITION
16-865REPUBLICAN PARTY OF LA, ET AL. V. FEC
The judgment is affirmed. Justice Thomas and Justice
Gorsuch would note probable jurisdiction and set the case for
oral argument.
CERTIORARI -- SUMMARY DISPOSITION
15-1139MERRILL, ROBERT V. MERRILL, DIANE
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The
judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Supreme
Court of Arizona for further consideration in light of Howell v.
Howell, 581 U.S. ____ (2017).
ORDERS IN PENDING CASES
16M127WILLIAMS, JERRY W. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
The motion for leave to proceed as a veteran is denied.
16M128FONTANA, MARCUS A. V. COLORADO
16M129JEANE, JOSEPH D. V. SERHAN, JOYCE J., ET AL.
16M130GARMAN, LYNDA J. V. SERHAN, JOYCE J., ET AL.
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs
of certiorari out of time are denied.
16M131GRANADOS, ALBERTO V. CROWLEY COUNTY FACILITY, ET AL.
The motion for leave to proceed as a veteran is denied.
Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of
this motion.
141, ORIG.TEXAS V. NEW MEXICO, ET AL.
The Third Interim Motion of the Special Master for Allowance of Fees and Disbursements, as amended by his letter dated May 17, 2017, is granted, and the Special Master is awarded a total of $219,125.57, for the period November 2, 2015, through
March 13, 2017, to be paid as follows: 37.5% by Texas, 37.5% by
New Mexico, 20% by the United States and 5% by Colorado.
16-7790LAN, TOM V. COMCAST CORP.
The motion of petitioner for reconsideration of order
denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied.
16-8423BONNER, TERENCE V. SUPERIOR COURT OF CA, ET AL.
16-8571MELGAR, SONI V. DEUTSCHE BANK, ET AL.
16-8651RICHARDSON, LENIR V. FAULK, O. J., ET AL.
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis are denied. Petitioners are allowed until June 12, 2017, 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
16-969SAS INSTITUTE INC. V. LEE, MICHELLE K., ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
CERTIORARI DENIED
15-1318TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. V. HOBBS, LEE, ET AL.
16-130U.S., EX REL. ABLE V. U.S. BANK, N.A.
16-308DOT FOODS, INC. V. DEPT. OF REVENUE, WA
16-315OWENS, ALPHONSE D., ET AL. V. LVNV FUNDING, LLC, ET AL.
16-706DETROIT FREE PRESS, INC. V. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
16-707DUBOIS, CHAILLE, ET AL. V. ATLAS ACQUISITIONS, LLC
16-757NELSON, DOMICK V. MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.
16-759RUTGERSON, RICHARD V. UNITED STATES
16-765LOPEZ, JESUS C. V. TEXAS
16-860HERNANDEZ, JAVIER A. V. SESSIONS, ATT'Y GEN.
16-874GOLDMAN, JUDITH, ET VIR V. CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, ET AL.
16-876DOE, JANE V. UNITED STATES
16-877DeCOSTER, AUSTIN, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES
16-1021NEAL, SUPT., IN V. KUBSCH, WAYNE
16-1103HARDIN, BRENDA V. KENTUCKY
16-1107STEPHENS, LISA B., ET AL. V. PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE CO.
16-1114RODGERS, KOURTNEY S. V. LA BD. OF NURSING
16-1115TINSLEY, EDWARD G. V. TOWNSEND, MICHELLE T., ET AL.
16-1119PENNACCHIA, DANILO V. HAYES, DENA M.
16-1127ROBINSON, DANIEL W., ET UX. V. MORTGAGE ELECTRONICS, ET AL.
16-1131ROTH, JAMES M. V. PLIKAYTIS, ANICE M.
16-1154LD III, LLC V. BBRD, LC, ET AL.
16-1162EPSTEIN, BARRY V. EPSTEIN, PAULA, ET AL.
16-1185U.S., EX REL. BAUCHWITZ V. HOLLOMAN, WILLIAM K., ET AL.
16-1188TAMBURRINO, RONNIE M. V. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL
16-1193KERRIGAN, PHILIP J. V. MSPB
16-1195NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES V. CA DHHS, ET AL.
16-1211HASAN, WENDELL V. ALVES, WARDEN
16-1212TRICOLI, ANTHONY S. V. WATTS, ROB, ET AL.
16-1238SUN LIFE HEALTH INS. CO. V. SOLNIN, JANET
16-1256MATHIS, JERRY J. V. MUSE, C. ANTHONY, ET AL.
16-1258TCA TELEVISION CORP., ET AL. V. McCOLLUM, KEVIN, ET AL.
16-1277McGARRY & McGARRY V. RABOBANK
16-7212TURNER, MARVIN V. UPTON, WARDEN, ET AL.
16-7327BANNER, RICKY R. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC
16-7352STRAIN, ERNIE T. V. JONES, SEC. FL DOC
16-7472NURRIDDIN, AHMAD B. V. BOLDEN, ADM'R, NASA
16-7652JONES, WILLIE G. V. UNITED STATES
16-7918CRAWFORD, CHARLES R. V. MISSISSIPPI
16-7932RALEIGH, BOBBY A. V. JONES, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL.
16-7974GUILLORY, RUSSELL V. UNITED STATES
16-8158JORDAN, RICHARD, ET AL. V. MO DOC, ET AL.
16-8318WARD, ROY L. V. NEAL, SUPT., IN
16-8322THOMAS, WILLIE V. DAVEY, WARDEN
16-8345BAEZ, JULIAN V. TEXAS
16-8347MORALES, CARMEN V. CUOMO, ANDREW, ET AL.
16-8352DEROVEN, DETRICK V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
16-8354COHEN, JOHN H. V. CAPOZZA, SUPT., PITTSBURGH
16-8362HOWARD, JOVAN V. FLORIDA
16-8364FRAZIER, CLARK D. V. TENNESSEE
16-8366HOLLEY, GARFIELD W. V. CLARKE, DIR., VA DOC
16-8367SMITH, DERRICK L. V. ALFORD, WILLIAM
16-8372FERGUSON, DONALD V. CORIZON MEDICAL SERVICES, ET AL.
16-8375HILTON, GAMAL A. V. HORTON, WARDEN
16-8381WINANS, DARREN J. V. PASH, WARDEN
16-8382MORENO, FLAVIO V. DISTRICT COURT OF NV, ET AL.
16-8388GALAN, RAOUL A. V. GEGENHEIMER, LARRY, ET AL.
16-8390COLOMA, LUIS V. FLORIDA
16-8399COLEN, JOHN V. NORCO, CA
16-8409CARMOUCHE, NATHANIEL W. V. LOUISIANA
16-8410EVANS, CURTIS C. V. FISHER, MARSHALL F., ET AL.
16-8412CHATMAN, DWAN V. MICHIGAN
16-8413MAXIE, MICHAEL A. V. BRUEMMER, EDWARD, ET AL.
16-8416JOHNSON, RICKEY N. V. CALIFORNIA
16-8419WRIGHT, NIGEL V. BURT, WARDEN
16-8428SCHMITZ, WILLIAM T. V. LIZARRAGA, WARDEN
16-8433RODRIGUEZ, JOE V. CALIFORNIA
16-8438McDUF, JIM V. FLORIDA
16-8439McQUAY, WESLEY V. STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY
16-8440MOUNTS, GUY T. V. MICHIGAN
16-8444RIVENBURGH, MARK V. NEW YORK
16-8449TIPTON, CHARLTON R. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
16-8488HOLLAND, ZEBADIAH V. MACLAREN, WARDEN
16-8504JACOBS, NATHAN E. V. BERRIOS, MR., ET AL.
16-8507DIAZ, JOSE V. HOLLAND, WARDEN
16-8518WASYLK, DAVID V. KANSAS
16-8531PATE, JOHN E. V. COOPER, ROY
16-8535SINGO, PERRY L. V. GENOVESE, WARDEN
16-8566TOWNSEND, ERICK L. V. VANNOY, WARDEN
16-8575REYNOLDS, RICHARD V. SEMPLE, COMM'R, CT DOC
16-8579ROBERTS, DAVID L. V. MORGAN, CHARLES, ET AL.
16-8583MARTINEZ, CHRISTIAN A. V. TEXAS
16-8592DORSEY, KELLY M. V. MICHIGAN
16-8597SANDERS, LADELL L. V. CALIFORNIA
16-8662McCREA, NICOLE R. V. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV., ET AL.
16-8691DAVIS, LONNIE B. V. MAIORANA, WARDEN
16-8692LEGG, MARY J. V. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
16-8696VAUGHN, GREGORY V. UNITED STATES
16-8698THOMAS, TYRONE V. V. UNITED STATES
16-8721LARA-RUIZ, GILBERTO V. UNITED STATES
16-8729NEIL W. V. MIRANDY, WARDEN
16-8730WHITE, MARK A. V. UNITED STATES
16-8731McCULLOUGH, ROGER L. V. UNITED STATES
16-8732WILLIS, LOUIS M. V. UNITED STATES
16-8736MATHIS, TONY B. V. UNITED STATES
16-8745REYES-RUIZ, ALFREDO V. UNITED STATES
16-8746RIVERA, ADALBERTO V. UNITED STATES
16-8747SPAIN, RANDOLPH J. V. UNITED STATES
16-8749RUSK, ZACHARY R. E. V. HARSTAD, KASS, ET AL.
16-8751SANTANA, JOHNATHAN V. UNITED STATES
16-8756ZHANG, QIN V. STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
16-8782HINTON, WILLIAM E. V. UNITED STATES
16-8783GLASS, NICHOLAS D. V. UNITED STATES
16-8784FULTON, KENDRICK J. V. UNITED STATES
16-8786FATA, FARID V. UNITED STATES
16-8789SAYASANE, VONGSAVAT V. UNITED STATES
16-8790SYMS, STEVEN V. UNITED STATES
16-8794BAYS, BARRY V. UNITED STATES
16-8798SNELL, EMMITH M. V. UNITED STATES
16-8800MORGAN, DAMIEN V. UNITED STATES
16-8820ACOSTA-GUZMAN, ALEXIS V. UNITED STATES
16-8850MENDEZ-HENRIQUEZ, EDER V. V. UNITED STATES
16-8856AGYEKUM, KOFI O. V. UNITED STATES
16-8857BRACKETT, CHRISTOPHER D. V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
16-687SONOCO PRODUCTS CO., ET AL. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY with
16-688SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, ETC. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-697GILLETTE COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-698IBM CORP. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-699GOODYEAR, ET AL. V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
16-736DIRECTV GROUP HOLDINGS V. MI DEPT. OF TREASURY
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied. Justice
Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of these
petitions.
16-998FLORIDA V. HURST, TIMOTHY L.
The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
16-1241BROADBAND ITV, INC. V. HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC., ET AL.
The motion of US Inventor, Inc., et al. for leave to file a
brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of AliphCom, dba
Jawbone for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
16-1271PARALLEL NETWORKS V. JENNER & BLOCK LLP
The motion of Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund for
leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition
for a writ of certiorari is denied.
16-8348BOONE, THOMAS E. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment is
denied.
16-8383MORRIS, ROSCOE L. V. DOWLING, WARDEN
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
16-8384PHILLIPS, DELORIS V. DALLAS CITY ATTORNEY, ET AL.
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.
16-8395MALLOY, ARTHUR B. V. ESTES, WARDEN, ET AL.
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,
506 U. S. 1 (1992)
(per curiam).
16-8427CLEVELAND, CHRISTOPHER V. SHARP, WARDEN
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
16-8495MALLOY, ARTHUR B. V. MONTGOMERY, AL, ET AL.
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,
506 U. S. 1 (1992)
(per curiam).
16-8561MORROW, NANCY V. BRENNAN, POSTMASTER GEN. with
16-8562MORROW, NANCY V. BRENNAN, POSTMASTER GEN.
16-8735JONASSEN, MARTIN J. V. JOHNSON, WARDEN
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.
16-8803ESPINOZA, ALEJANDRO V. UNITED STATES
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice
Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this
petition.
REHEARINGS DENIED
16-6405COMEAUX, MICHAEL W. V. DAVIS, DIR., TX DCJ
16-6446LEASCHAUER, EITAN V. HUERTA, ADM'R, FAA
16-6447LEASCHAUER, EITAN V. NTSB, ET AL.
16-6469LEASCHAUER, EITAN V. FAA, ET AL.
16-6793SANTA, ERASMO V. TEXAS
16-6823SHIPE, DONALD W. V. RAY, WARDEN
16-7269BILLER, CLEVELAND V. TRIPLETT, JEFFERSON L., ET AL.
16-7461ROWE, HERNANDO R. V. VILLMER, WARDEN
16-7474TAUBMAN, JOSEPH V. MUNIZ, WARDEN
16-7513CHHIM, JOSEPH V. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
16-7592WHITE, JOSEPH, ET UX. V. ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION
16-7606GUEYE, AMAR V. RICHARDS, JEREMY, ET AL.
16-8081IN RE JUSTIN T. WELLS-ALI
16-8114WHEELER, GEORGE W. V. UNITED STATES
16-8179YOUNG, JAMES R. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
The petitions for rehearing are denied.
16-6032AKEL, ANTONIO U. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for rehearing is denied. Justice Kagan took no
part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
16-7491PINKERTON, JOHN S. V. UNITED STATES
The petition for rehearing is denied. Justice Gorsuch took
no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE
D-2935 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT LEE STONE
Robert Lee Stone, of Chicago, Illinois, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued and served upon
him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred;
and the time to file a response having expired;
It is ordered that Robert Lee Stone is disbarred from the
practice of law in this Court.
D-2937 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF JOHN CLIFTON ELSTEAD
John Clifton Elstead, of Oakland, California, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued and served upon
him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred;
and the time to file a response having expired;
It is ordered that John Clifton Elstead is disbarred from
the practice of law in this Court.
D-2938 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF RICHARD D. ACKERMAN
Richard D. Ackerman, of Menifee, California, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued requiring him to
show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file
a response having expired;
It is ordered that Richard D. Ackerman is disbarred from the
practice of law in this Court.
D-2939 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT ALLAN HOLSTEIN
Robert Allan Holstein, of Chicago, Illinois, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued and served upon
him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred;
and the time to file a response having expired;
It is ordered that Robert Allan Holstein is disbarred from
the practice of law in this Court.
D-2940 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF RONALD L. McPHERON
Ronald L. McPheron, of Chicago, Illinois, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued requiring him to
show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file
a response having expired;
It is ordered that Ronald L. McPheron is disbarred from the
practice of law in this Court.
D-2941 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF KEITH E. GREGORY
Keith E. Gregory, of Lompoc, California, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued and served upon
him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred;
and the time to file a response having expired;
It is ordered that Keith E. Gregory is disbarred from the
practice of law in this Court.
D-2942 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF STEPHEN CARL WOODRUFF
Stephen Carl Woodruff, of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands,
having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by
order of October 31, 2016; and a rule having been issued and
served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be
disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired;
It is ordered that Stephen Carl Woodruff is disbarred from
the practice of law in this Court.
D-2949 IN THE MATTER OF RANKIN JOHNSON, IV
Rankin Johnson, IV, of Portland, Oregon, having requested to
resign as a member of the Bar of this Court, it is ordered that
his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys admitted to the
practice of law before this Court. The Rule to Show Cause,
issued on February 21, 2017, is discharged.
D-2951 IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY SCOTT SCHWARTZ
Jeffrey Scott Schwartz, of San Diego, California, having
requested to resign as a member of the Bar of this Court, it is
ordered that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys
admitted to the practice of law before this Court. The Rule to
Show Cause, issued on February 21, 2017, is discharged.
D-2952 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF JEFFREY D. MOFFATT
Jeffrey D. Moffatt, of Lancaster, California, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
March 20, 2017; and a rule having been issued and served upon
him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred;
and a response having been filed;
It is ordered that Jeffrey D. Moffatt is disbarred from the
practice of law in this Court.
D-2953 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF DEAN I. ORLOFF
Dean I. Orloff, of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, having been
suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of
March 20, 2017; and a rule having been issued and served upon
him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred;
and a response having been filed;
It is ordered that Dean I. Orloff is disbarred from the
practice of law in this Court.
D-2967 IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES D. SEPTOWSKI
Charles D. Septowski, of St. Louis, Missouri, having
requested to resign as a member of the Bar of this Court, it is
ordered that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys
admitted to the practice of law before this Court. The Rule to
Show Cause, issued on April 17, 2017, is discharged.
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