| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Sep 3 2009 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 8, 2009) |
| Oct 2 2009 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 9, 2009. |
| Nov 9 2009 |
Brief of respondent North American Stainless, LP in opposition filed. |
| Nov 17 2009 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 4, 2009. |
| Nov 24 2009 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 11, 2009. |
| Nov 24 2009 |
Reply of petitioner Eric L. Thompson filed. (Distributed) |
| Dec 14 2009 |
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. |
| May 25 2010 |
Brief amicus curiae of United States filed. |
| Jun 7 2010 |
Supplemental brief of petitioner Eric L. Thompson filed. (Distributed) |
| Jun 8 2010 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 24, 2010. |
| Jun 24 2010 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 28, 2010. |
| Jun 29 2010 |
Petition GRANTED. |
| Jul 24 2010 |
Consent to the filing of amicus briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner. |