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The Defense of Marriage Act, which defines "marriage" and "spouse" as excluding same-sex partners, was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a 5-4 decision on equal protection grounds.
The Defense of Marriage Act, which defines "marriage"
and "spouse" as excluding same-sex partners, was struck
down by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2013 in a 5-4 decision
on equal protection grounds. Stay tuned for information about our
upcoming Webinar regarding the impact of the Court's decision
on employer-provided benefits. We will also post a link to our
Client Alert in the coming days.
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