Question Presented (from Petition)
Whether federal courts have the power to issue sanctions under their inherent authority without first finding "bad faith," and, if they do, whether they have the power to issue sanctions under their inherent authority even for "unintentional or merely negligent conduct."
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether federal courts have the power to issue sanctions under their inherent authority without first finding 'bad faith' and whether they can issue sanctions for unintentional or merely negligent conduct
Docket Entries
2026-02-20
Motion of K. Johnson for an extension of time submitted.
2026-02-06
Response Requested. (Due March 9, 2026)
2026-01-28
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
2026-01-21
Waiver of K. Johnson of right to respond submitted.
2026-01-20
Waiver of K. Johnson of right to respond submitted.
2026-01-20
Waiver of right of respondent K. Johnson to respond filed.
2026-01-06
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 9, 2026)
2025-11-14
Application (25A559) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until January 6, 2026.
2025-11-11
Application (25A559) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 7, 2025 to February 5, 2026, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Attorneys
James E. McNair
Andrew Timothy Tutt — Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, Petitioner
K. Johnson
Michael James Bentley — Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Respondent