Religion & Law

Despite recent controversy, civil partnerships have been a huge success - The Independent
“Last month, a civil registrar who refuses to officiate at partnerships between same-sex couples, claiming it is ’sinful’ and against her religion, brought a legal case that could have implications for ceremonies nationwide...

Why it was a happy anniversary for civil partnerships
Quietly, and without ceremony, the third anniversary of the introduction of the Civil Partnerships Act has come and gone. It excited little curiosity or comment, and perhaps that in itself is an indication as to how well the legislation has become part of the social fabric of Britain.

UK challenged the right to civil partnerships of gay couples abroad - The Guardian
“The government attempted to prevent same-sex couples in other countries from gaining the right to enter into civil partnerships, the Guardian has learned.” Full story The Guardian, 9th December 2008 Source: www...

Cameron is Camp
Cameron is CampExclusive, Sexclusive and Blogsclusive (Trademark Chris Paul)The Queen of bloggers claims than Cameron is Camp. People in glasshouses...

Churches as First Amendment Institutions: Of Spheres and Sovereignty
I'm very pleased to say that I've posted on SSRN a draft of a new paper, Churches as First Amendment Institutions: Of Spheres and Sovereignty. A slightly different version is forthcoming in the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review, which has been a pleasure to work with...

Minneapolis Schools Working With Churches To Get Help For Students
Yesterday's Twin Cities Daily Planet reports on the growing faith-based partnerships between churches and Minneapolis public schools. Under the Minneapolis School Board's Strategic Plan adopted last December, the schools reach out to faith-based instituitons seeking to have individual churches partner with a school...

The Civil Rights Act of 1871
Law bans discrimination enacted under color of state law

Heart of Atlanta v United States
Supreme Court Decision: Civil Rights Act Protected by Interstate Commerce Clause

Gay Marriage Laws
Where same sex couples can marry

Civil / Human Rights
alleging violations of basic human and civil rights.

RC2 Corp to Pay $1.25 Million Civil Penalty
RC2 Corp to Pay $1.25 Million Civil Penalty >

Faulty Homes
Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. pays HUD $75,000 civil penalty for defective construction.

Health Plan Boycott
Connecticut chiropractic groups to pay $87,000 fine in civil suit.

Becker County
Faces Civil Rights Class Action by Inmates and their Attorneys

Marketing Spam
Member Source Media pays $200,000 civil penalty for deceptive online advertising.