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DOMA guidance could spur litigation wave
Recent guidance issued by the Department of Labor could trigger litigation over a new concern: whether private business owners with religious objections to gay marriage can be required to extend employment benefits to their employees’ same-sex spouses in states where such unions are not recognized.
For same-sex couples, IRS answers one question
When the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, it left many unanswered questions.
After DOMA ruling, legal quagmire for same-sex couples
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year striking down part of a statute barring the recognition of same-sex marriage under federal law has created confusion on the ground as same-sex couples begin applying for benefits they still may not be qualified to receive.
Government asks US high court to consider DOMA case
The Solicitor General is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ignore the front of the line in the Defense of Marriage Act petitions for certiorari and instead agree to hear the last one filed.
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