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Status of Important Cases Before the Highest Tribunal
The following pages provide the status of key cases granted certiorari by the Supreme Court for consideration during the October 2009 term (October 5, 2009, to October 4, 2010), as of August 13, 2010. Cases are organized by certiorari date within each section. 2009-10 Term Decided Maryland v. Shatzer — This case was granted certiorari on January 26, 2009, and was reversed and remanded on February 24, 2010. For Holding, see Inside the Supreme Court, Sup. Ct. Debates (April 2010). Alvarez v. Smith —This case was granted certiorari on February 23, 2009, and was vacated and remanded on December 8….