| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Aug 5 2005 |
Application (05A141) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 30, 2005 to September 29, 2005, submitted to Justice Ginsburg. |
| Aug 15 2005 |
Application (05A141) granted by Justice Ginsburg extending the time to file until September 30, 2005. |
| Sep 29 2005 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 2, 2005) |
| Sep 29 2005 |
Appendix of Empresa Cubana del Tabaco filed. |
| Oct 24 2005 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 2, 2005. |
| Dec 2 2005 |
Brief of respondents General Cigar Company, Inc., et al. in opposition filed. |
| Dec 2 2005 |
Brief amicus curiae of National Foreign Trade Council filed. |
| Dec 12 2005 |
Reply of petitioner Empresa Cubana del Tabaco filed. |
| Dec 14 2005 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 6, 2006. |
| Jan 9 2006 |
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. |
| May 19 2006 |
Brief amicus curiae of United States filed. |
| May 23 2006 |
Supplemental brief of petitioner Empresa Cubana del Tabaco filed. |
| May 30 2006 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 15, 2006. |
| Jun 19 2006 |
Petition DENIED. |