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Nielsen v. Watanabe

Question presented to the Court:

Whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit erred here in recognizing a Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics cause of action.

Opinion Below: 9th Cir.

Orders and Proceedings:

Brief of petitioner Francis Nielsen

Brief amicus curiae of United States

Brief of respondent Kekai Watanabe

Reply of petitioner Francis Nielsen

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Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.

Question presented to the Court:

Whether in private condemnations under the Natural Gas Act (opens in new tab) , just compensation should be determined by reference to state law.

Opinion Below: 8th Cir.

Orders and Proceedings:

Brief of petitioners Leonard W. Hoffmann

Brief of respondent WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.

Brief amicus curiae of United States

Reply of petitioners Leonard W. Hoffmann

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