Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir is married. Weir and his boyfriend Victor Voronov tied the knot in New York on December 30. Weir’s and Voronov’s parents were present during the small ceremony.
The California Supreme Court has ruled on the same-sex marriage case, unanimously finding that supporters of Proposition 8 have a right to defend their cause in court. Proponents of the gay marriage ban had appealed a lower court decision striking down Prop 8 as unconstitutional. But when they appealed to……
An 18-year Navy veteran, Carmen Cardona recently learned that the military does not award disability benefits to gay couples. Cardona has received disability benefits since 2000.
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Gay Navy Vet Sues for Disability Benefits
Miami rapper Rick Ross had a seizure on a flight departing from Fort Lauderdale today. In fact, the seizure was serious enough that pilots turned around and landed Rick Ross’ plane.
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Rick Ross’ Seizure Turns FL Plan Around, Rapper Rushed to Hospital
The first New York gay marriage lawsuit has been filed by the New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, a group led by Reverend Jason J. McGuire
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NY Gay Marriage Lawsuit: Evangelical Church Group
If you’re an employer that is unsure about what the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) law is, or what OSHA guidelines you should be following, a quick introduction may be necessary. OSHA mandates that all employers engaged in business… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
Protest in New York over the gay marriage laws have taken on a different spin: two New York clerks have resigned their posts in anticipation of the new same-sex marriage law. For 10 years, Rosemary Centi was the official marriage… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com
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NY Gay Marriage Protest: 2 Town Clerks Resign
The California Supreme Court gave a boost to employees earlier this week, ruling 6-to-1 that a 2005 Los Angeles grocery worker law is not preempted by state law, federal labor code, or the Equal Protection Clause.
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LA Grocery Worker Law: New Owners Must Hire Workforce for 90 Days
It’s a strange thing how Julie Bass’ garden has become national news. Facing a fine and 93 days in jail for planting a raised vegetable garden in front of her home, the Oak Park, Michigan woman took to the internet,… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com
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Mich. Front-Yard Garden Charges Dropped
Supporters of gay rights and same-sex marriage were on the receiving end of mixed-messages last week when the Obama administration decided to appeal the recent DOMA bankruptcy ruling that deemed the law unconstitutional. Just days later, the Department of Justice…
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Government Appeals DOMA Bankruptcy Ruling
