13 – United States v. Jesse Greenman55 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Evidence Question(s) presented: Whether crimes, wrongs, or other acts offered to prove a defendant’s mental state can be admitted under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b)(2) when the defendant does not actively dispute mental state. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Sarah Winslow Download Read more about 13 – United States v. Jesse Greenman[…]
05 – Eagle State Ass’n of Med Drs. & Abortion Providers v. Victor Lang41 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law Question(s) presented: (1) Whether speech-and-display ultrasound laws are content-based speech subject to strict scrutiny under the First Amendment. (2) If speech-and-display ultrasound laws are not subject to strict scrutiny, what level of scrutiny applies Read more about 05 – Eagle State Ass’n of Med Drs. & Abortion Providers v. Victor Lang[…]
11 – MusiCal v. Ray-Z23 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Copyright Question(s) presented: Whether courts should apply a bright-line or de minimis approach to determine copyright infringement. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Brianna Arscott Grant Download Link for Chrome (open in new tab): https://www.nyumootcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vol-45-MusiCal-v-Ray-Z-3895.zip
14 – Jorge Reyes Garza v. United States24 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Evidence / Criminal Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether fingerprints procured in violation of the Criminal Fourth Amendment may be suppressed in an illegal reentry prosecution under 8 U.S.C. § 1326. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Muriel Carpenter Download Link for Chrome (open Read more about 14 – Jorge Reyes Garza v. United States[…]
01 – Steve Taylor v. Darrell Rogers81 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topic: Constitutional Law Questions Presented: (1) Whether the objective test proffered in Kingsley v. Hendrickson to determine liability for excessive force claims, brought by detainees under the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, extends to conditions of confinement claims. (2) Whether pretrial detainees have a “clearly Read more about 01 – Steve Taylor v. Darrell Rogers[…]
03 – Casey Lancaster v. Sparta Department of Corrections54 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law Question(s) presented: Whether failure to provide gender confirmation surgery to an incarcerated individual with diagnosed gender dysphoria violates the Eighth Amendment. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Elaina Marx Download Link for Chrome (open in new tab): https://www.nyumootcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vol-45-Casey-Lancaster-v-Sparta-Dept-of-Corrections-0938.zip
06 – Houma Parish Bd. of Educ. v. Comm. for Freedom of Worship67 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law Question(s) presented: (1) Whether invocations at school board meetings are constitutional under the Establishment Clause. (2) Whether, if an invocation may be given at a school board meeting, such prayer can be said by a Read more about 06 – Houma Parish Bd. of Educ. v. Comm. for Freedom of Worship[…]
02 – Dougie McFay v. United States41 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Criminal Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether attempted Hobbs Act robbery is considered a “crime of violence” under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A). Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Chris Gallucci Download Link for Chrome (open in new tab): https://www.nyumootcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vol-45-Dougie-McFay-v-United-States-8942.zip Preemption Notice! The Supreme Court has Read more about 02 – Dougie McFay v. United States[…]
09 – Aviax Corp. v. North Pacific Fishing Supply21 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Civil Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether a court can certify a punitive damages class under Rule 23(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Libby Rozbruch Download Link for Chrome (open in new tab): https://www.nyumootcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vol-45-Aviax-Corp-v-North-Pacific-Fishing-Supply-7890.zip
04 – City of St. Claude v. United States55 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law Question(s) presented: Whether Congress can constitutionally compel a locality to cooperate with federal immigration policies by either (1) statutorily prohibiting it from blocking the exchange of immigration-related information with federal authorities, or (2) conditioning federal funds on compliance with Read more about 04 – City of St. Claude v. United States[…]
10 – Premium Record Co. v. Marlowe Zhang22 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Civil Procedure / Copyright Question(s) presented: Whether copyright law preempts claims under state laws of right of publicity where the plaintiff’s voice, image or likeness is used in relation with a copyrighted work. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Heidi Hai Download Read more about 10 – Premium Record Co. v. Marlowe Zhang[…]
08 – Aubrey Jones v. Vertrum Mobile36 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Civil Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether alleged future risk of harm, without more, is enough to satisfy the injury in fact requirement for Article III standing in a data breach litigation. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Samar Amidi Download Link for Chrome (open Read more about 08 – Aubrey Jones v. Vertrum Mobile[…]
15 – United States v. Achilles Pelides32 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: International Law Question(s) presented: (1) Whether a noncitizen’s failure to register as a sex offender is a crime involving moral turpitude that makes them subject to removal. (2) Whether noncitizens in removal proceedings have a due process right to be made aware of Read more about 15 – United States v. Achilles Pelides[…]
12 – Modernizer, Inc. v. Joe Fauci13 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Corporations Question(s) presented: Whether corporate issuers, under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b–5(b), have a duty to update a statement of historical fact that was accurate when made, but which later became misleading due to subsequent events. If there is a duty to Read more about 12 – Modernizer, Inc. v. Joe Fauci[…]
07 – X Æ A-Xi Musk v. United States14 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law / Tax Question(s) presented: Whether a tax on held cash, bank deposits, shares of companies, and real property is constitutional when not apportioned among the states. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Connor MacLean Download Link for Chrome (open Read more about 07 – X Æ A-Xi Musk v. United States[…]