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May 18, 2004 | Law.com

Gay couples began exchanging marriage vows in Massachusetts on Monday, marking the first time a state has granted gays and lesbians the right to marry and making the United States one of at least five countries where homosexuals can legally wed. In the days leading to the deadline for same-sex weddings to begin, foes looked to federal courts for help in overturning the state's Supreme Judicial Court ruling. The U.S. Supreme Court declined Friday to intervene.

By Theo Emery

5 minute read

January 06, 2006 | Law.com

Homer Simpson -- or the writers behind him -- might have a few less places to shop for doughnuts, now that Krispy Kreme has terminated the license of its largest franchise operator in a royalties dispute. Krispy Kreme announced that Great Circle Family Foods, which runs 28 Southern California locations, must remove Krispy Kreme signs and symbols from its stores within 30 days. In September, Great Circle partners sued Krispy Kreme, claiming it was trying to force them into bankruptcy.

By Emery P. Dalesio

3 minute read

May 02, 2005 | Law.com

By McDermott Will & Emery

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August 17, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

Smokers of so-called light cigarettes can pursue a class action lawsuit against Philip Morris USA based on the claim that the tobacco giant advertised Marlboro Lights as less harmful than other brands, Massachusetts' highest court has ruled.

By Theo Emery

4 minute read

August 16, 2004 | Law.com

Smokers of so-called light cigarettes can pursue a class action against Philip Morris USA based on the claim that the tobacco giant advertised Marlboro Lights as less harmful than other brands, Massachusetts' highest court ruled Friday. The 4-3 decision marks the first time any state's high court has let a smoker class action proceed against the industry over such cigarettes' marketing, and is predicted to influence other courts on class certification.

By Theo Emery

4 minute read