| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Dec 3 2007 |
Application (07A474) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 20, 2007 to January 18, 2008, submitted to Justice Stevens. |
| Dec 6 2007 |
Application (07A474) granted by Justice Stevens extending the time to file until January 18, 2008. |
| Jan 18 2008 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 22, 2008) |
| Feb 8 2008 |
Waiver of right of respondents Lisa Madigan, Attorney General of Illinois, et al. to respond filed. |
| Feb 11 2008 |
Waiver of right of respondent Ronald Matekaitis to respond filed. |
| Feb 21 2008 |
Brief amicus curiae of Kingdom of Belgium filed. |
| Feb 22 2008 |
Brief amicus curiae of Livestock Marketing Association filed. |
| Mar 5 2008 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 21, 2008. |
| Mar 17 2008 |
Response Requested . (Due April 16, 2008) |
| Apr 7 2008 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 16, 2008. |
| Apr 16 2008 |
Brief amici curiae of The American Quarter Horse Association, et al. filed. |
| May 16 2008 |
Brief of respondents Lisa Madigan, Attorney General of Illinois, et al. in opposition filed. |
| May 23 2008 |
Reply of petitioner Cavel International, Inc. filed. (Distributed) |
| May 27 2008 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 12, 2008. |
| Jun 16 2008 |
Petition DENIED. |