Religion & Law

Article about Terry Stewart, who litigated the same sex marriage cases in California
In light of the huge news from California -- declaring unconsitutional the ban on same sex marriage -- you might want to read this great profile of Terry Stewart, who litigated the marriage cases.

California to begin issuing same-sex marriage licenses in June
[JURIST] California Deputy State Registrar and Chief of the Office of Vital Records [official website] Janet McKee issued a memorandum [PDF text] Wednesday setting June 17 as the start date for issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples....

California high court rules same-sex marriage ban violates state constitution
[JURIST] The Supreme Court of California [official website] Thursday overturned [opinion, PDF] a state ban on same-sex marriage [JURIST news archive], ruling 4-3 in In re Marriage Cases [case materials] that the ban violated protections on the right to "form a family relationship" enshrined in the California Constitution [text]...

Same-Sex Marriage Cases Before California High Court
The California Supreme Court today will consider challenges to the state's marriage statutes brought by same-sex couples. The court will hear three hours of oral argument from parties in four lawsuits, all of which challenge the constitutionality of California's marriage...

California Supreme Court hears gay marriage case:
Today the California Supreme Court heard oral argument in In re Marriage Cases, involving a challenge under the state constitution to the state's exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage...

The California Legislature's Enactment of Same-Sex Marriage:
Some defenders of the California Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision have argued that it's actually consistent with the democratic process, because the California legislature had twice enacted same-sex marriage, and the...

California Supreme Court Proposition 8 Decision
Court Rejects Challenges to Proposition 8, but Finds Marriages Valid

Gay Marriage Laws
Where same sex couples can marry

Unwed Fathers' Rights in Adoption
Landmark Cases in Adoption Law Shape Law with respect to Unwed Fathers

Hawaii Divorce Laws
How to end a marriage in paradise

Divorce Laws
How to end a marriage

Selection of State Supreme Court Judges
How State Court Judges are Selected

Family Law
involving divorce, child custody, spousal support, common law, adoption and same sex marriage.

Salmonella Found in Tomotoes
57 Reported Cases in New Mexico and Texas

ConAgra Peanut Butter
Hundreds of Salmonella Cases Settled

California Labor Laws
alleged violations of California labor laws such as overtime pay, discrimination and harassment.

Seattle Mortgage Co Faces California Class Action
Seattle Mortgage Co Faces California Class Action

California Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products
California Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products