Smith v. Spizzirri

601 U.S. 472 · Decided May 16, 2024 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Smith v. Spizzirri was decided on May 16, 2024 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Arbitration in labor-management disputes” in the Unions area.

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• Supreme Court of the United States — docket 22-1218

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Smith v. Spizzirri

SCDB identifiers: case 2023-057, docket 2023-057-01.

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