There are at least some rules around this. It's been years and I don't remember the cases to look them up, but there were two cases in MA District that were related and the second one went to the same judge as the first one. I can't remember the exact posture or whether it was a local rule...
Also, it's extremely unlikely that SCOTUS would make such a blockbuster ruling without hearing the case themselves. GVRs are for cases where the ruling below is clearly wrong in light of new SCOTUS precedent and things like that.
I wonder how many more years they'll spend litigating the fees. I forget which case it was (I think Moore) where Chicago complained that Alan Gura tipped too much.
What about all of the people with Illinois carry permits? Or the green card holders in Massachusetts who can own guns now. Or the people with minor marijuana convictions who can own guns in MA.
Except Hightower is CA1 precedent, so it's binding, unlike a CA7 decision. I obviously think Hightower is wrong, and you could maybe make an argument that it's superseded by Caetano, but I don't see an anti-gun court buying it. That will take SCOTUS saying so explicitly instead of implicitly.
Appellee's brief due on or before 05/27/2016 for Lisa Madigan, Leo P. Schmitz and Jessica Trame. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 06/10/2016
If you pony up the full cost, I'm sure SAF would be happy to organize the suits you want. KD's point is this case will literally be free, because Montana will pay the costs. Should they just not do it even though it's free?