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National Law Journal

In Gay Rights 'Gamechanger,' Appeals Court Bars Employment Bias Based on Sexual Orientation

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation violates the Civil Rights Act, in what was hailed as a landmark decision by gay rights advocates who have fought for years to expand workplace protections.
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National Law Journal

In Gay Rights 'Gamechanger,' Appeals Court Bars Employment Bias Based on Sexual Orientation

Overruling years of precedent, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday concluded that discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation violates the Civil Rights Act.
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The Legal Intelligencer

McQueary's Attorneys Awarded $1.7M in Fees

The attorneys who represented Michael McQueary on claims that eventually won him $12 million against Penn State have been awarded roughly $1.7 million in attorney fees and costs.
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