BEER v. U.S.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Christopher Landau , Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, of Washington, DC, argued for plaintiffs-appellants. With him on the brief were John C. O'Quinn and K. Winn Allen .

Brian M. Simkin , Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for defendant-appellee. With him on the brief were Stuart F. Delery , Acting Assistant Attorney General, Jeanne E. Davidson , Director, and Michael S. Macko , Trial Attorney.

Jeffrey A. Lamken , MoloLamken LLP, of Washington, DC, for amicus curiae, The Federal Judges Association. With him on the brief were Martin V. Totaro and Lucas M. Walker .

Aaron M. Panner , Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel, P.L.L.C., of Washington, DC, for amicus curiae, International Municipal Lawyers Association.

William P. Atkins , Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP, of McLean, VA, for amicus curiae, Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Of counsel was Erin M. Dunston , Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney P.C., of Alexandria, VA.

Lawrence D. Rosenberg , Jones Day, of Washington, DC, for amicus curiae, American Bar Association.

Carter G. Phillips , Sidley Austin, LLP, of Washington, DC, for amicus curiae, Federal Circuit Bar Association. With him on the brief was Rebecca K. Wood .

Lawrence M. Friedman , Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, Of Chicago, Illinois, for amicus curiae, Customs and International Trade Bar Association.

Concurring opinion filed by Circuit Judge WALLACH.