Same-Sex Marriage, Ballot Measures

Voters in Four States Show Support for Same-Sex Marriage

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 11/14/2012

In the recent election four states - Maryland, Maine, Minnesota and Washington - demonstrated their increased support for same-sex marriage. This comes directly on the heels of New York's highest court striking down the...more

Domestic Partner and Same-Sex Marriage Laws: Approval of Washington Marriage Equality Act and Impact on Employee Benefits

by Richard Birmingham, Dipa N. Sudra | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 11/13/2012

On Nov. 6, 2012, Washington voters approved same-sex marriage in Washington state. This advisory explains the impact of this new law on employee benefit plans and procedures, and revisits the treatment of employee benefits...more

Results of State Voter Referendums on Same-Sex Marriage: Implications for Employee Benefit Plans

by McDermott Will & Emery on 11/12/2012

Voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington approved the legalization of same-sex marriage in their states. In addition, voters in Minnesota rejected a state constitutional amendment to define marriage as an opposite-sex union....more

LGBT Marriage Comes to Maine, Maryland

by Lawyers.com on 11/7/2012

Voters in Maine and Maryland yesterday approved ballot measures that will bring same-sex marriage to the states, the first time in history the issue has won a popular vote. The result of a third such ballot question in...more

Upcoming State Voter Referendums on Same-Sex Marriage

by McDermott Will & Emery on 10/26/2012

Voter referendums on same-sex marriage will be on the November ballots in four states: Maryland, Washington, Maine and Minnesota. The outcome of these referendums may complicate the options and obligations of employers in...more

Maine to Vote on LGBT Marriage

by Lawyers.com on 10/12/2012

Maine will take another shot at marriage equality this election day as voters consider a ballot question on whether to allow same-sex couples to tie the knot. The state legislature previously passed a law allowing LGBT...more

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