Utah same-sex marriage law under review by high court
Legal arguments have been presented to the Supreme Court regarding Utah’s decision to overturn a ban on same-sex marriage.
New Jersey governor drops gay marriage legal challenge
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ended his legal battle against same-sex marriage in the state on Monday.
New Jersey gay marriage legal battle looms in spite of court ruling
The state’s governor is expected to appeal the ruling of a judge who said same-sex marriage will be legal on October 21.
Federal Agencies Issue Guidance After DOMA Decision
Employers in all states—even those headquartered in states that don’t recognize same-sex marriage—must stay informed about this evolving area of the law.
Lawsuit seeks to strike down Pennsylvania gay marriage ban
A lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of 10 same-sex couples seeking to strike down Pennsylvania’s same-sex marriage ban is the first since the DOMA ruling.
Uncertainty looms in transgender divorce case
A divorce case involving a man who underwent a sex change operation has hit a legal snag.
Facebook password laws to take effect in the new year
Laws are set to go into effect in 2013 prohibiting employers from demanding workers’ Facebook passwords.
Voters approve gay marriage proposal in Washington state
Washington voters approved Referendum 74, allowing same-sex marriage.
Defense of marriage act ruled unconstitutional by federal court
A federal appeals court has declared a provision of the act, which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman, unconstitutional.
Same-sex marriage cases approaching high court
The Supreme Court is expected to hear cases on the controversial issue as early as this year.
Arne Duncan expresses views on same sex marriage
The Secretary of Education stated on a morning Monday that he believed gay marriage should be legal.