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Watch Oral Arguments In 9th Circuit Marriage Cases

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September 8, 2014

Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Sevcik v. Sandoval, Lambda Legal’s lawsuit challenging Nevada’s discriminatory marriage ban.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Ninth Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Lambda Legal Case Seeking Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Nevada

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September 8, 2014

Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Sevcik v. Sandoval, Lambda Legal’s lawsuit challenging Nevada’s discriminatory marriage ban.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Seventh Circuit Strikes Down Marriage Ban for Same-Sex Couples in Indiana and Wisconsin

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September 4, 2014

In a unanimous 3-0 decision today, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals struck down discriminatory marriage bans for same-sex couples in Indiana and Wisconsin.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
(VIDEO) Lambda Legal and Transgender Woman Celebrate Successful Fight Against Discrimination and Harassment at Halfway House

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September 4, 2014

Today, Lambda Legal released a video documenting Donisha McShan’s successful fight to be treated as a woman while at The H Group, the Marion, Illinois, halfway house where she was receiving substance abuse counseling.
Lambda Legal Congratulates HIV Project Director Scott Schoettes on Appointment to Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

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September 3, 2014

Lambda Legal is proud to announce that HIV Project Director Scott Schoettes has been appointed to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.

See Also: HIV
Lambda Legal Files Emergency Papers in Arizona Seeking Accurate Death Certificate for Husband of George Martinez

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September 3, 2014

Today Lambda Legal filed emergency papers asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona to order the State of Arizona to provide an accurate death certificate to Fred McQuire for his husband, George Martinez, who passed away early Thursday morning.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Launches “Know Your Rights At Work” for LGBT and HIV+ People

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August 27, 2014

As Labor Day approaches, Lambda Legal has launched its newest section of the Know Your Rights information hub.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace
Seventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments Seeking Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Indiana and Wisconsin

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August 26, 2014

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in lawsuits seeking to strike down discriminatory marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin.
Meet the Couples in Our Nevada Lawsuit for Marriage Equality

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August 26, 2014

Lambda Legal is suing in federal court to challenge Nevada's constitutional ban on marriage for same-sex couples. We represent eight couples who are currently relegated to second-class status by their state constitution.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Sevcik v. Sandoval
LGBT Bar Association Names Lambda Legal’s Peter Renn One of 2014’s Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40

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August 25, 2014

The National LGBT Bar Association has named Lambda Legal Western Regional Office Staff Attorney Peter Renn to its annual list of the Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40.