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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

Heinle and La Vita on Gill v. Office of Personnel Management: the downfall of DOMA?
Posted on 3 Oct 2010 by LexisNexis Emerging Issues Community Staff

By Teresa M. Harkins La Vita This Emerging Issues Analysis analyzes the District Court's ruling in Gill v. Office of Personnel Management . The author addresses the impact that this decision, out of the United States District Court in Massachusetts... Read More

Tags: Equal Protection Clause , Defense of Marriage Act , homosexual , same-sex couple , federal benefits , civil union , Gill v. Office of Personnel Management , lesbian , same-sex marriage , Teresa M. Harkins La Vita

Gill v. Office Of Personnel Management: Downfall Of The Defense Of Marriage Act?
Posted on 30 Sep 2010 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

By Teresa M. Harkins La Vita This Emerging Issues Analysis analyzes the court's ruling in Gill v. Office of Personnel Management . The author addresses the impact that this decision, out of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, may have on the... Read More

Tags: GLAD , gay , Equal Protection Clause , Massachusetts , Marriage , Department of Justice , Levitt Law Group , Defense of Marriage Act , United States District Court in Massachusetts , Fifth Amendment , gay marriage , Litigation , DOMA , lawsuit , Constitution , Judge Joseph Tauro , DOJ , Gill v. Office of Personnel Management , lesbian , same-sex marriage , Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders , Teresa M. Harkins La Vita