| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Jun 2 2008 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 7, 2008) |
| Jun 26 2008 |
Blanket consent for the filing of amicus briefs in support of either party received from counsel for the petitioner. |
| Jul 2 2008 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 6, 2008. |
| Jul 3 2008 |
Brief amicus curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation filed. |
| Jul 7 2008 |
Brief amici curiae of National Association of Home Builders, et al. filed. |
| Jul 24 2008 |
Application (08A70) for bail pending disposition of the petition for a writ of certiorari, submitted to Justice Scalia. |
| Jul 25 2008 |
Letter from counsel for the applicants received. (Distributed) |
| Jul 29 2008 |
Application (08A70) denied by Justice Scalia. |
| Aug 4 2008 |
Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including August 29, 2008. |
| Aug 29 2008 |
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. |
| Sep 9 2008 |
Reply of petitioners Robert J. Lucas, Jr., et al. filed. (Distributed) |
| Sep 10 2008 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2008. |
| Oct 6 2008 |
Petition DENIED. |