2003 Legal Services Spending Assessment
An annual survey of General Counsel
Massachusetts Issues Landmark Ruling
November 18, 2003: In a decision sure to affect other states, the Massachusetts Judicial Supreme Court has ruled that banning gay and lesbian marriages is unconstitutional.
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Index
A complete listing of all cases discussed in this issue.
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New Protected Activity ' Displaying the Flag
The realm of protected activity has been expanded by the New York Legislature to include the display of the American flag by an employee on that employee's person or in his/her workstation.
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John Gaal's Ethics Corner
Your ethics questions answered by the expert.
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Decisions of Interest
Recent rulings of interest to your practice.
UK Announces Labeling Guides
New guidelines for the design of drug labeling and packaging were announced March 3 by Britain's Health minister, Lord Philip Hunt.
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Index
A complete listing of all cases discussed in this issue.
Decisions of Interest
Recent decisions of importance to your practice.
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