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Copperweld Corp. v. Independence Tube Corp.

Citations: 460 U.S. 1035; 103 S. Ct. 1424Docket: No. 82-1260

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; March 20, 1983; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The motion by the petitioners to invite the Solicitor General to present the views of the United States has been denied. However, motions from the American Iron and Steel Institute, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States to file briefs as amici curiae have been granted. The Solicitor General is invited to submit a brief expressing the views of the United States on the case. Justice White did not participate in the consideration or decision of these motions and this order.

Legal Issues Addressed

Invitation to Solicitor General for Briefs

Application: The court denied the motion to invite the Solicitor General to present oral arguments but allowed for the submission of a written brief expressing the views of the United States.

Reasoning: The Solicitor General is invited to submit a brief expressing the views of the United States on the case.

Judicial Participation

Application: Justice White abstained from participating in the review and decision-making process related to the motions and order in this case.

Reasoning: Justice White did not participate in the consideration or decision of these motions and this order.

Participation of Amici Curiae

Application: Motions to file briefs as amici curiae by industry and trade organizations were granted, allowing these entities to provide their perspectives in support of the case.

Reasoning: Motions from the American Iron and Steel Institute, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States to file briefs as amici curiae have been granted.