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Philadelphia: Life Partners Law Not Meant to Create Equivalence of Marriage
A lawyer for the city of Philadelphia told the state's high court Tuesday that the purpose of the city's domestic partnership ordinances was not to create the equivalence of marriage for same-sex couples but to protect against discrimination and give benefits to city employees' registered "life partners." The head of a conservative group led a taxpayers organization in suing over the ordinances, which exempt life partners from a real estate transfer tax.Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Microsoft-i4i Patent Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments from Microsoft to overturn a $290 million patent infringement judgment in a suit by Toronto-based i4i against the software giant, a ruling that could have a profound effect on how corporations protect and profit from future inventions. At issue is which evidentiary standard should be used to determine a patent's validity.Bank's Revelations Add Fuel To The Fire
Like many fathers of teenage children, attorney Michael Stratton is familiar with the process of prying information from them. There's partial truth, procrastination and finally after further questioning, more of the truth comes out. He said dealing with Bank of New York Mellon is similar.COVER First Person In The News On the Job DC WATCH Diversions Deals & Suits InDex
New Charges Against Ex-Prosecutor Accused of Witness Murder, Fraud
A grand jury has returned a second superseding indictment against defense attorney and ex-prosecutor Paul Bergrin, accused of running a crime ring fueled by murder, fraud and other criminal activity, this time adding racketeering charges.View more book results for the query "*"
Do Women and Minority GCs Settle for Less?
Most general counsel in the Fortune 500 go for the gold when it comes to their compensation. White men, however, are going beyond the gold and grabbing the platinum. Do women and minority general counsel unwittingly settle for less? Data gleaned from Securities and Exchange Commission filings and conversations with experts who negotiate compensation for general counsel present a compelling case that the problem is commonplace.Justices to Hear Dispute Over Prayers at Public Meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court said yesterday it will review a Second Circuit ruling that held that the town of Greece, in suburban Rochester, violated the Constitution by opening nearly every meeting over an 11-year span with prayers that stressed Christianity.Miami Shores residence sells for $2.32 million
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