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New laws promote gay history, illegal immigrantsSan Francisco ExaminerAP Laws that promote the historical contributions of gays and lesbians and help illegal immigrant college students gain financial aid will take effect with the new year in California, even as opponents seek to overturn the legislation at the ballot box …and more » View full post on [...]

New laws promote gay history, illegal immigrantsSan Jose Mercury NewsLaws that promote the historical contributions of gays and lesbians and help illegal immigrant college students gain financial aid will take effect with the new year in California, even as opponents seek to overturn the legislation at the ballot box. …and more » View full post on [...]

Christian Science Monitor New laws promote gay history, illegal immigrantsVisalia Times-Delta(WTW) — Laws that promote the historical contributions of gays and lesbians and help illegal immigrant college students gain financial aid will take effect with the new year in California, even as opponents seek to overturn the legislation at the …With 2012, state laws kick [...]

al.com (blog) Mexican government: Alabama law could promote racial profilingCNN International(CNN) — A new Alabama immigration law could lead to racial profiling and adversely affect the rights of Mexican nationals living in or visiting the state, Mexican officials said Friday. The Mexican government is …Alabama Immigration Law Challenged by MexicoChristian PostAlabama educators prepare to enforce [...]

ABC7Chicago.com Quinn signs 'Zach's Law' to promote soccer goal safetyChicago Sun-TimesQuinn signing House Bill 1130 or Zach's law. TheTran's son Zach was killed when a soccer goal fell on him. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media Moments after Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Tuesday aimed at preventing movable soccer goals from tipping …Death of boy, 6, prompts [...]

Mississippi Press (blog) Incumbents promote themselves, but doing so is perfectly legalMississippi Press (blog)All of these things were paid for with public funds, and all are perfectly legal, despite the fact that they have been criticized by challengers as unfair. During a gubernatorial candidate forum earlier this month in Biloxi, Republican Dave Dennis of …and [...]

LEGAL MATTERS: State paternity laws promote identification of parentsCarroll County TimesBut if the man knows of the birth, he can sign an affidavit of parentage at the hospital that will have the legal effect of recognizing him as the father. He has 60 days to change his mind and sign a revocation or rescission of [...]

Daily Mail Who Owns the Legal Right to Promote Death on a Plate?Wall Street Journal (blog)AP The Heart Attack Grill, an Arizona hamburger establishment that proudly boasts of its “taste worth dying for”, sent a letter earlier this year threatening litigation against the 2nd Avenue Deli, perhaps New York City's most famous …SUMMARY JUDGMENTS: Our [...]

A new effort is under way to objectively identify law firms of 100 or more attorneys that have a substantial number of women equity partners, women in leadership roles and women bringing in top compensation. View full post on Law.com – Newswire

Coffee Break: New effort to promote legal accessMemphis Commercial AppealBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz has launched a new loan-forgiveness fund to benefit University of Tennessee law students who seek careers in …Law Firm Establishes Loan Repayment Assistance Program at UT College of LawWDEF News 12Baker Donelson commits $208000 to help UT law students pursue [...]