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Perry v. Schwarzenegger Resurrects Right of Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
Posted on 30 Aug 2010 by Diana Richmond

By Diana Richmond, Partner, Sideman & Bancroft, L.L.P. “In December 2010, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether same-sex couples can marry in California,” writes Diana Richmond. “The U.S. District Court ruled it... Read More

Tags: gay rights , Discrimination , civil unions , Marriage , due process , equal protection. standing , homosexual , Proposition 8 , family law , same sex , domestic partners , lesbian , Same Sex Marriage

Illinois House of Representatives Fails to Vote on Marriage Bill
Posted on 5 Jun 2013 by LexisNexis Emerging Issues Law Community Staff

"This is a stunning failure in the Illinois House. Lambda Legal's lawsuit will move forward..." At the close of the legislative session, the Illinois House of Representatives did not call for a floor vote or advance The Religious Freedom... Read More

Tags: Illinois , ACLU , Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act , gay rights , Emerging Issues , Darby v. Orr , same-sex couples , gay marriage , Lambda Legal , same-sex marriage