Pentagon to allow same-sex spouses benefits
The Pentagon is set to begin granting same-sex spouses of military members eligibility for benefits that are available to opposite-sex spouses.
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.
Supreme Court makes landmark gay marriage decisions
The Supreme Court made landmark rulings Tuesday that give a boost to gay marriage.
Supreme Court votes to allow ‘pay-for-delay’ generic drug deal challenges
The Supreme Court has ruled that deals made between pharmaceutical companies and their generic drug competition may be challenged.
Patents not allowed on human genes, court determines
The Supreme Court has ruled that human genes cannot be patented.
Smelly washing machine case sent back to lower court by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court kicked back a case regarding smelly washing machines to a lower court.
El Salvadorian woman denied abortion has early C-section
An El Salvadorian woman who was denied an abortion has given birth to a baby girl via C-section.
Supreme Court rules DNA swabs can be taken after arrests
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of allowing DNA swabs to be taken after an arrest is made.
Supreme Court upholds FCC rule in cellphone tower case
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the FCC in a case involving the erection of wireless phone towers.
Supreme Court appears split on Texas discrimination lawsuit
The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on the case of a doctor who alleged discrimination against a Texas medical center.
Supreme Court upholds Arizona immigration law key provision
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected several provisions of a controversial Arizona immigration measure, but ruled in favor of one key component.
Twins conceived after father’s death ineligible for survivor benefits
The Supreme Court has ruled that two children conceived after the death of their biological father were not eligible to receive Social Security benefits.