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Minnesota Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 5/23/2013

On May 14, 2013 Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. +2013 Bill Text MN H.B. 1054....more

Employment And Labor Law Alert: Minnesota's Same-Sex Marriage Law: Effects On Employers

by Angela Bohmann, Jewelie Grape, Christina Sans | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 5/20/2013

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Governor Dayton signed into law a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota (H.F. 1054 and S.F. 925), effective August 1, 2013....more

What Gay Couples Can Expect If DOMA Falls

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/15/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) before its summer recess, and legal experts are already in disarray over what the ruling could mean for same-sex...more

DOMA Project Explains Green Card “Basics” for Same-Sex Couples

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/15/2013

The DOMA Project, a non-profit group fighting to stop deportations and separations of same-sex bi-national couples who are immigration casualties of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), has created a video about “green card...more

Proskauer’s DOMA Task Force

by Roberta Chevlowe | Proskauer - ERISA Practice Center on 5/14/2013

Proskauer’s Employee Benefits Practice Center’s DOMA Task Force, which is comprised of lawyers from our offices nationwide, regularly advises employers and other plan sponsors on the myriad benefits issues that arise in the...more

Supreme Court Oral Arguments on DOMA, Proposition 8: Potential Employee Benefit Plan Implications

by Joseph S. Adams, Todd Solomon, Brian Tiemann | McDermott Will & Emery on 5/7/2013

On March 26 and 27, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in cases challenging the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8. A Supreme Court...more

While Hamstrung By DOMA, Federal Election Commission Still Opens Door To Joint Political Contributions From Same-Sex Couples

by Tyler Hagenbuch | Perkins Coie on 5/1/2013

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) this week became the latest government agency to grapple with the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on the federal rights of legally married same-sex couples. At issue was...more

Employers Should Review How Plan Documents Define Spouse in Light of Recent Benefits Litigation

by Lisa Loesel, Jacob Mattinson, Todd Solomon, Brian Tiemann | McDermott Will & Emery on 4/30/2013

Two recent cases challenging benefit eligibility for same-sex spouses highlight the need for employer-sponsored retirement and welfare plans to clearly define "spouse" for eligibility purposes. Employers may want to review...more

Judge Rules for Same-Sex Marriage Partner Who Was Denied Immigration Benefits

by Ronald Shapiro on 4/23/2013

On Friday, April 19, 2013, U.S. District Court Judge Consuelo Marshall in Los Angeles, CA, ruled that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (the “USCIS”) denied Jane Deleon equal protection of the law when it refused...more

Employers: Deadline To File Protective Payroll Tax Refund Claim Nears

by Rena Pirsos | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 4/18/2013

Employers that paid federal income tax (FIT) and Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes on the value of health care benefits provided to employees' same-sex partners for tax years 2009 and after should consider whether...more

Married Same-Sex Couples Should File Protective Claims For Tax Refunds Now

by William Rohrer | Carlton Fields on 4/10/2013

When the Supreme Court ultimately decides United States v. Windsor, it could strike down the portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that prohibits married same-sex couples from receiving the federal benefits provided...more

U.S. Supreme Court Hears DOMA Case—Now What?

by Jason A. Rothman | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/4/2013

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Windsor, 12-307, a case that raises the question of whether the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is constitutional. Among the various groups that are...more

Was this week the beginning of the end for DOMA?

by Nancy Van Tine | Burns & Levinson LLP on 4/1/2013

Hi there, This week had two days of arguments on gay marriage at the Supreme Court. The first case dealt with a challenge to the California law known as Prop. 8, which overturned the California Supreme Court’s...more

Analysis of Oral Arguments in the Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases Before the Supreme Court [Video]

by LXBN on 3/29/2013

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two same-sex marriage cases. The issue at hand is likely the biggest one to go before the Supreme Court this year and a landmark case in our nation’s history....more

Same-Sex Marriage Cases: Are Your Benefit Plans Prepared?

by Christine Hawkins, Dipa N. Sudra | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/29/2013

News articles, social media, protests, and lunchroom conversation were all dedicated to the two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Hollingsworth v. Perry and Windsor v. United States could potentially transform...more

Weekly Brief: $350K in Wine Leads to $14M Lawsuit [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 3/28/2013

Mar. 28 (Bloomberg Law) -- Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia runs through the legal news for the week. The US Supreme Court hears oral arguments on two landmark civil rights cases focusing on gay marriage. Also, Italy's Supreme...more

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in DOMA Challenge

by Joseph Russell, Jr. | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 3/28/2013

The Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is agay marriage federal law which bars interstate recognition of marriage between same sex couples. This means that while a marriage between members of the same sex in one state may be...more

In Plain English…What are the Legal Issues at Stake in Same-Sex Marriage?

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 3/28/2013

Most everyone is aware that the United States Supreme Court heard two historic cases this week focused on same-sex marriage. One involves California’s Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriages (which was then rendered...more

Supreme Court Could Strike Down Defense of Marriage Act

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 3/28/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court heard two hours of arguments today over the Defense of Marriage Act, which bans federal recognition of same-sex marriage....more

Why the Supreme Court Will Rule in Favor of Gay Marriage

by Lawyers.com on 3/27/2013

Originally published in The Huffington Post on March 25, 2013. We are on the threshold of a historic decision on individual rights by the Supreme Court of the United States as it considers two cases involving same-sex...more

Historic Gay Marriage Cases Before Supreme Court Next Week

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 3/22/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in two cases that have the potential to change the face of LGBT rights and bring marriage equality to all Americans....more

Viewer's Guide to Gay Marriage Oral Arguments [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 3/22/2013

Mar. 22 (Bloomberg Law) -- Tom Goldstein, partner at Goldstein & Russell, PC and founder of SCOTUSblog, talks with Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia about the two gay marriage cases being argued before the Supreme Court next week....more

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Minnesota Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Employment And Labor Law Alert: Minnesota's Same-Sex Marriage Law: Effects On Employers

What Gay Couples Can Expect If DOMA Falls

DOMA Project Explains Green Card “Basics” for Same-Sex Couples

Proskauer’s DOMA Task Force

Supreme Court Oral Arguments on DOMA, Proposition 8: Potential Employee Benefit Plan Implications

While Hamstrung By DOMA, Federal Election Commission Still Opens Door To Joint Political Contributions From Same-Sex Couples

Employers Should Review How Plan Documents Define Spouse in Light of Recent Benefits Litigation

Judge Rules for Same-Sex Marriage Partner Who Was Denied Immigration Benefits

Employers: Deadline To File Protective Payroll Tax Refund Claim Nears

Married Same-Sex Couples Should File Protective Claims For Tax Refunds Now

U.S. Supreme Court Hears DOMA Case—Now What?

Was this week the beginning of the end for DOMA?

Analysis of Oral Arguments in the Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases Before the Supreme Court [Video]

Same-Sex Marriage Cases: Are Your Benefit Plans Prepared?

Weekly Brief: $350K in Wine Leads to $14M Lawsuit [Video]

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in DOMA Challenge

In Plain English…What are the Legal Issues at Stake in Same-Sex Marriage?

Supreme Court Could Strike Down Defense of Marriage Act

Why the Supreme Court Will Rule in Favor of Gay Marriage

Historic Gay Marriage Cases Before Supreme Court Next Week

Viewer's Guide to Gay Marriage Oral Arguments [Video]

Tax Issues for Same-Sex and Non-Traditional Couples

The Conundrum Facing Same-sex Couples and Whether Help is on the Way

Supreme Court Review of Same-Sex Marriage Cases Could Require Significant Changes to Employee Benefits

Analysis of Oral Arguments in the Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases Before the Supreme Court [Video]

Weekly Brief: $350K in Wine Leads to $14M Lawsuit [Video]

Viewer's Guide to Gay Marriage Oral Arguments [Video]

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