Lesbians
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Gay, Justice
Two Leading Lawyers Who Are Making A Difference
Congratulations to Lisa Linsky and Bernadette Harrigan on this well-deserved recognition! -
Deaths
Edith Windsor, Victor In A Landmark Marriage Equality Case, R.I.P.
All LGBT Americans -- and all Americans, period -- owe this crusader for justice a debt of gratitude. - Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
A History-Making Litigator Leaves Biglaw To Launch A Boutique
After 25 years at a top Biglaw firm, this star litigator decided it was time for a new adventure.
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Family Law, Gay, Health Care / Medicine, Kids, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Supreme Court Confirms 'Constellation of Benefits' For Same-Sex Couples
What do you call it when the law treats gay women worse than straight men, for no good reason? Unconstitutional. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Mississippi Gets Sperm Wrong
This situation should be a no-brainer after the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell. -
Family Law, Gay, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Anti-Obergefell Forces Pass 'Natural' Meaning Law
While gay marriage has been settled by SCOTUS, some states continue to fight the result. -
Fabulosity, Gay, Parties, Public Interest
Looking Forward, Looking Back: LeGaL's 2017 Annual Dinner
These are interesting times for the LGBT rights movement. -
Federal Judges, Gay, Labor / Employment
A Judicial Battle Royal At The Seventh Circuit -- And Judge Posner's Favorite Gays Of All Time
SCOTUS shortlisters and other luminaries of the federal judiciary duke it out in a landmark case. - Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Beware The Ides Of March (And LGBT Parental Roadblocks)
If you are LGBT and want kids, it’s time to call your local ART attorney, as well as your tax lawyer. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Tennessee Artificial Insemination Statute At Risk; Lawmakers Play Coy With Motivation
Proposed legislation in Tennessee would only serve to do harm to LGBTQ couples. -
Family Law, Gay, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Arkansas Just Became An Even Worse Place To Be A Parent If You're Gay
Same-sex couples must be treated the same under the law as heterosexual couples -- which Arkansas doesn't seem to get. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 12.09.16
* President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of labor, fast-food executive Andrew Puzder, is a critic of the Obama Administration’s regulation in this area (and he’s a former litigator, interestingly enough). [Washington Post]
* Judge Bill Pryor (11th Cir.), a top SCOTUS contender in a Trump Administration, is beloved by conservatives — but confirming him could be a battle. [Bloomberg BNA via How Appealing]
* The Arkansas Supreme Court rules that married lesbian couples can’t put the names of both spouses on their children’s birth certificates. [WSJ Law Blog]
* SEC enforcement chief Andrew Ceresney will leave the agency by the end of this year; where might he wind up? [Law.com]
* Governor Andrew Cuomo met with the feds in connection with the corruption case brought against some of his former aides. [New York Times]
* Michael Jordan’s latest court victory — in an IP case in China. [Bloomberg]
* Alabama prisoner Ronald Smith is executed after the Supreme Court denies a stay, leaving SCOTUS review of the state’s unique “judicial override” system for another day. [New York Times via How Appealing]
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Federal Judges, Gay, Weirdness
A Federal Judge's Rather Rude Joke About Lesbians
The Seventh Circuit, sitting en banc, delves into... lesbianism.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
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Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Why Not To Use A Turkey Baster (For Purposes Other Than Basting Turkeys)
Always consult an attorney and use a licensed physician when engaging in third-party reproduction. -
Federal Government, Law Schools
Law School, Cyndi Lauper, And USDA Join Forces To Honor Lesbian Farmers
There's a headline you never expected to see... -
Fabulosity, Gay, Parties, Public Interest
Much To Celebrate At LeGaL's 2016 Annual Dinner
Thanks to LeGal for a lovely evening. See everyone again next year! -
Biglaw, Gay, In-House Counsel
The Bamboo Closet: To Stay In Or Not?
How have Asian-American LGBT attorneys fared in their careers given recent advances in equality? -
Gay Marriage, Quote of the Day
How One Woman And Her Lawyer Changed U.S. History
Where would the marriage equality movement be without Edie Windsor? -
Gay Marriage, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
After Obergefell: A Conversation About The Supreme Court's Ruling
What lies ahead in the LGBT community's battle for legal equality? -
11th Circuit, Clarence Thomas, Gay Marriage, Goldman Sachs, SCOTUS, Supreme Court Clerks, Weddings, William Pryor
Legal Eagle Wedding Watch: Love Wins
Summer is here, so Legal Eagle Wedding Watch is back in full force!