41.   That case could have far-reaching effects if the justices decide to loosen the rules for when condemned inmates can get new evidence before a judge.

42.   The justices must decide whether the Boy Scouts can bar homosexuals from serving as troop leaders.

43.   The justices would decide again whether to grant or deny review.

44.   The justices did not decide whether prior patent protection always means a design cannot be given trade-dress protection.

45.   The justices must decide whether the association is a public or private entity.

46.   The justices must decide whether the Food and Drug Administration can regulate tobacco by cracking down on cigarette sales to minors.

47.   The justices will decide whether police can set up traffic checkpoints and stop motorists in hopes of catching people who sell or use illegal drugs.

48.   Two of ten sitting justices have already decided to reduce the sentences, reported the Agencia Estado news agency.