The memorandum assigns associates to prepare an appellate brief for the United States Supreme Court in the case of United States v. Apollo Energies, Inc. and Dale Walker. The defendants were convicted of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act after dead birds were found in oil production equipment. The memorandum provides background on the case, outlines the issues to be addressed in the brief, and sets a deadline of February 27 for associates to submit a draft brief. Associates are instructed to follow all applicable Supreme Court rules for formatting and to discuss the assignment only with designated parties.