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Docket for Case #: 19-1401

April Hughes, et al., Petitioners vs. Northwestern University, et al.

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Date Filed: Jun 23, 2020
Lower Court Case:18-2569, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Lower Court Decision Date:March 25, 2020
Lower Court Rehearing Denied:May 11, 2020

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 Main DocumentOtherCertificate of Word CountProof of Service Brief amici curiae of American Council on Education and 17 Other Higher Education Organizations filed. (Distributed) Petitioners
April Hughes, et al.
Main DocumentOtherCertificate of Word CountProof of Service Brief amici curiae of American Council on Education and 17 Other Higher Education Organizations filed. (Distributed) Petitioners
Representation
David C. Frederick
Counsel of Record
Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. 1615 M Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036-3209 dfrederick@kellogghansen.com
 Respondents
Northwestern University, et al.
Respondents
Representation
Gregory George Garre
Counsel of Record
Latham & Watkins LLP 555 11th Street, NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004 gregory.garre@lw.com
 Respondents
Northwestern University, et al.
Respondents
Representation
Craig C. Martin
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 300 N. LaSalle Dr. - 50th Floor Chicago, IL 60654 cmartin@willkie.com
 Other
United States
Other
Representation
Elizabeth B. Prelogar
Counsel of Record
Solicitor General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 SupremeCtBriefs@USDOJ.gov
 Other
Investment Law Scholars
Other
Representation
William Anthony Brendan Finbarr Birdthistle
Counsel of Record
Chicago-Kent College of Law 565 W. Adams Street Chicago, IL 60661 wbirdthistle@kentlaw.edu
 Other
Euclid Fiduciary
Other
Representation
Jared Robert Butcher
Counsel of Record
CrossCastle PLLC 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 jared.butcher@crosscastle.com
 Other
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
Other
Representation
Catherine Mary Agnes Carroll
Counsel of Record
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 catherine.carroll@wilmerhale.com
 Other
Service Employees International Union
Other
Representation
J. Peter Dowd
Counsel of Record
Dowd, Bloch, Bennett, Cervone, Auerbach & Yokich, LLP 8 S. Michigan Avenue 19th Floor Chicago, IL 60603 jpdowd@laboradvocates.com
 Other
Investment Company Institute
Other
Representation
Douglas Harry Hallward-Driemeier
Counsel of Record
Ropes & Gray, LLP 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-6807 Douglas.Hallward-Driemeier@ropesgray.com
 Other
American Council on Education and 17 Other Higher Education Organizations
Other
Representation
Nicole A. Saharsky
Counsel of Record
Mayer Brown LLP 1999 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 nsaharsky@mayerbrown.com
 Other
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al.
Other
Representation
Jaime Ann Santos
Counsel of Record
Goodwin Procter LLP 1900 N St. NW Washington, DC 20036 jsantos@goodwinlaw.com
 Other
AARP, AARP Foundation, et al.
Other
Representation
Dara Swartz Smith
Counsel of Record
AARP Foundation Litigation 601 E St, . NW Washington, DC 20049 dsmith@aarp.org
 Other
Committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets
Other
Representation
Aaron Michael Streett
Counsel of Record
Baker Botts, L.L.P. 910 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 aaron.streett@bakerbotts.com
 Other
American Benefits Council
Other
Representation
Meaghan Elizabeth McLaine VerGow
Counsel of Record
O'Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 mvergow@omm.com
 Other
American Association for Justice
Other
Representation
Jeffrey Robert White
Counsel of Record
American Association for Justice 777 6th Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001-3723 jeffrey.white@justice.org

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BL-1Jun 19, 2020ViewPetition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 23, 2020)
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Petition 
BL-2Jun 19, 2020ViewPetition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 23, 2020)
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Appendix 
BL-3Jun 19, 2020ViewPetition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 23, 2020)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-4Jun 19, 2020ViewPetition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 23, 2020)
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Proof of Service 
BL-5Jul 13, 2020ViewMotion to extend the time to file a response from July 23, 2020 to August 24, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.
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Main Document 
BL-6Jul 14, 2020RequestMotion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including August 24, 2020.
BL-7Aug 24, 2020ViewBrief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. in opposition filed.
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Main Document 
BL-8Aug 24, 2020ViewBrief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. in opposition filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-9Aug 24, 2020ViewBrief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. in opposition filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-10Sep 9, 2020RequestDISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2020.
BL-11Sep 9, 2020ViewReply of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-12Sep 9, 2020ViewReply of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-13Sep 9, 2020RequestReply of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-14Oct 5, 2020RequestThe Acting Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
BL-15May 25, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of United States filed.
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Main Document 
BL-16May 25, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of United States filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-17Jun 8, 2021RequestDISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/24/2021.
BL-18Jun 8, 2021ViewSupplemental brief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-19Jun 8, 2021ViewSupplemental brief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-20Jun 8, 2021ViewSupplemental brief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-21Jun 10, 2021ViewSupplemental brief of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-22Jun 10, 2021ViewSupplemental brief of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-23Jun 10, 2021ViewSupplemental brief of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-24Jul 1, 2021RequestDISTRIBUTED for Conference of 7/1/2021.
BL-25Jul 2, 2021RequestPetition GRANTED. Justice Barrett took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
BL-26Jul 22, 2021RequestMotion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.
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Main Document 
BL-27Jul 22, 2021RequestMotion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-28Jul 28, 2021RequestMotion to extend the time to file the briefs on the merits granted. The time to file the joint appendix and petitioners' brief on the merits is extended to and including September 3, 2021. The time to file respondents' brief on the merits is extended to and including October 21, 2021.
BL-29Aug 2, 2021RequestBlanket Consent filed by Petitioner, April Hughes, et al.
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Blanket Consent 
BL-30Aug 2, 2021RequestBlanket Consent filed by Petitioner, April Hughes, et al.
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Proof of Service 
BL-31Sep 3, 2021ViewBrief of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed.
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Main Document 
BL-32Sep 3, 2021RequestBrief of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-33Sep 3, 2021RequestBrief of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-34Sep 3, 2021RequestBrief of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed.
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Other 
BL-35Sep 3, 2021ViewJoint appendix filed. (Statement of costs filed)
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Main Document 
BL-36Sep 8, 2021ViewBlanket Consent filed by Respondent, Northwestern University, et al.
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Blanket Consent 
BL-37Sep 9, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of American Association for Justice filed.
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Main Document 
BL-38Sep 9, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of American Association for Justice filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-39Sep 9, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of American Association for Justice filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-40Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of Investment Law Scholars filed.
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Main Document 
BL-41Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of Investment Law Scholars filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-42Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of Investment Law Scholars filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-43Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of United States filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-44Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of United States filed.
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Main Document 
BL-45Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Service Employees International Union filed.
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Main Document 
BL-46Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Service Employees International Union filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-47Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Service Employees International Union filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-48Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Samuel Halpern filed.
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Main Document 
BL-49Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Samuel Halpern filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-50Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Samuel Halpern filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-51Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of AARP, et al. filed.
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Main Document 
BL-52Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of AARP, et al. filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-53Sep 10, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of AARP, et al. filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-54Sep 20, 2021RequestSET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, December 6, 2021.
BL-55Sep 27, 2021RequestRecord requested from the U.S.C.A. 7th Circuit.
BL-56Sep 27, 2021ViewRecord received from the U.S.C.A. 7th Circuit is electronic and located on Pacer. Also received 1 Sealed document which is electronically filed.
BL-57Oct 1, 2021ViewMotion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, for divided argument, and for enlargement of time for oral argument filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-58Oct 1, 2021ViewMotion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, for divided argument, and for enlargement of time for oral argument filed.
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Main Document 
BL-59Oct 21, 2021ViewBrief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. filed.
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Main Document 
BL-60Oct 21, 2021ViewBrief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. filed.
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-61Oct 21, 2021ViewBrief of respondents Northwestern University, et al. filed.
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Proof of Service 
BL-62Oct 27, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Euclid Fiduciary filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-63Oct 27, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Euclid Fiduciary filed. (Distributed)
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Other 
BL-64Oct 27, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Euclid Fiduciary filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-65Oct 27, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Euclid Fiduciary filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-66Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-67Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-68Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-69Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Investment Company Institute filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-70Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Investment Company Institute filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-71Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Investment Company Institute filed. (Distributed)
Type
Proof of Service 
BL-72Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of American Council on Education and 17 Other Higher Education Organizations filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-73Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of American Council on Education and 17 Other Higher Education Organizations filed. (Distributed)
Type
Certificate of Word Count 
BL-74Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amici curiae of American Council on Education and 17 Other Higher Education Organizations filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-75Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-76Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets filed. (Distributed)
Type
Proof of Service 
BL-77Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets filed. (Distributed)
Type
Certificate of Word Count 
BL-78Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-79Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America filed. (Distributed)
Type
Certificate of Word Count 
BL-80Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America filed. (Distributed)
Type
Proof of Service 
BL-81Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of American Benefits Council filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-82Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of American Benefits Council filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-83Oct 28, 2021ViewBrief amicus curiae of American Benefits Council filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-84Oct 29, 2021ViewCIRCULATED
BL-85Nov 8, 2021ViewMotion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, for divided argument, and for enlargement of time for oral argument GRANTED, and the time is allotted as follows: 20 minutes for petitioners, 15 minutes for the Solicitor General, and 35 minutes for respondents. Justice Barrett took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
BL-86Nov 19, 2021ViewReply of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Main Document 
BL-87Nov 19, 2021ViewReply of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Certificate of Word Count 
BL-88Nov 19, 2021ViewReply of petitioners April Hughes, et al. filed. (Distributed)
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Proof of Service 
BL-89Dec 6, 2021RequestArgued. For petitioners: David C. Frederick, Washington, D. C.; and Michael R. Huston, Assistant to the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. (for United States, as amicus curiae.) For respondents: Gregory G. Garre, Washington, D. C.
BL-90Jan 24, 2022ViewJudgment VACATED and case REMANDED. Sotomayor, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court. Barrett, J., took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
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opinion 
BL-91Feb 25, 2022RequestJUDGMENT ISSUED.

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