Tag: Out Law
LGBT estate planning—not an option, it’s a must
At the federal level, the law is quite clear: LGBT couples are strangers in the eyes of the law. The passage of...
Despite confusion, victories for voter
Pennsylvania’s controversial Act 18, otherwise known as the “voter-ID law,” has been in the news for months now. In a nutshell, Act...
Equal Benefits Bill will include contractors
Thanks to the efforts of local constituents, advocates and, most notably, Philadelphia Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown, who introduced the Equal Benefits Bill, another milestone in...
Transgender workplace policies
Equality advocates continue to push for the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, a proposed federal bill that would prohibit discrimination against employees on...
Immigration and LGBT platforms: united or divided?
The modern gay-rights and current immigration movements may seem like two dissimilar issues; however, the two issues have much more in common than what...
Using ‘heightened scrutiny’ for sexual-orientation discrimination
For those who are underrepresented in the political process, there are channels and avenues available to them so they can have their voices heard...
E-marriage: A simple trend or the future of marriage as we...
Getting married used to be a simple trip down to the city clerk’s office, handing in some paperwork and (maybe) blood tests, paying a...
First Amendment shouldn’t include hate speech
Evelyn Beatrice Hall once famously quipped, “I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to...
President and AG challenge DOMA
The Obama administration has taken another progressive step toward equality that has LGBT-rights advocates feeling victorious. On Feb. 23, President Obama declared...
A step forward for LGBT hospital-visitation rights
This month, the LGBT community saw another pivotal advancement toward equality. On Jan. 18, the Obama administration’s new hospital-visitation regulations went into...
Ensuring diversity in the financial services industry
Though the equality divide seems to be inching closer with the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and other protective enactments, provisions are continuously...
Hate-crimes law: What it means to you
On Oct. 28, 2009, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (18 U.S.C. Section 249) into law. ...
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you have stuff
The end of a relationship can wreak havoc on your emotions. But, with proper planning and familiarity with the law, the process...
Answers to common legal questions
Because gays and lesbians do not have equality under federal or state law, it’s important to know what legal protections you do have and...
Status of employment and rights
As an employee, it is essential to know exactly what your employment rights are and whether you fall within a category granted special protections...
Insemination and the law
While considering artificial insemination, individuals should understand the laws governing donor insemination in their state. Some states have laws that require donor...
Adoption for same-sex couples: a patchwork quilt
Deciding to start a family is an exciting and significant decision for many couples; however, same-sex couples face unique legal hurdles with respect to...
Business succession for LGBT businessowners
Out Law Business succession for LGBT businessowners By Angela Giampolo As same-sex marriage is not legal in most states, proper estate...
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