Federal law does not require that gay and lesbian couples receive health care benefits or any other benefits of marriage. Arizona state law also does not grant domestic partners these rights. However, prior to 2009, state employees were entitled to..
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Arizona Defends Cut to Gay Partner Benefits
Two Minnesota lesbian students recently won a victory for gay students. Gay and lesbian teens have been in the news lately–and not for positive reasons.
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Lesbian Students Can Attend School Event as Couple
¡Aviso! ¡Peligro! ¡Advertencia! If you live in the United States, chances are you’ve seen these Spanish warnings posted before. But guess what? Manufacturers and businesses may be posting them out of the goodness of their hearts and not any legal…
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No Need for Spanish Warnings on Products, Miami Court Rules
The buzz about NFL concussions is growing. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, it’s a good time to talk about NFL lawsuits
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NFL Concussions: Players Filing Class Actions
Are the courts ahead of public opinion when it comes to gay rights issues such as same sex marriage and don’t ask, don’t tell? And if they are, will the courts lead the way to social change, or create a… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
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Gay Rights: Are Courts Ahead of the Public?
Today, Martin Gill is one step closer to becoming the “forever father” of his two boys, now aged 6 and 10.
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Florida Ban on Gay Adoption Struck Down
This week, the last state statue expressly banning all homosexual parents from adopting children was struck down by the Florida Court of Appeals.
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Florida Court of Appeals Rules Gay Adoption Ban Unconstitutional
Chief Judge of the Federal District Court in Northern California, Vaughn Walker, lead the parties in the Proposition 8 case one more step down their long legal road today. On August 12, Judge Walker refused to put a hold on…
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Judge Won’t Stay Gay Marriage Decision
33 year-old Elias Abuelazam has been arrested in an Atlanta airport after months of searching for the man connected to over 20 stabbings, mainly taking place in Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia. The serial stabber was attempting to board a flight… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com
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Serial Stabber Elias Abuelazam Arrested
After having their $1.8 million Chicago house on the market for over two years, one would think that homeowners Daniel and Adrienne Sabbia would jump at the chance to finally sell their home to a local comedian and radio personality… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
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Comedian George Willborn Denied Home Due to Race