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May issue in PDF format
November 19, 2003
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November 18, 2003
Massachusetts Issues Landmark Ruling
November 18, 2003
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.
May issue in PDF format
November 17, 2003
November issue in PDF format
November 14, 2003
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November 14, 2003
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November 14, 2003
Index
November 13, 2003
A complete listing of all cases discussed in this issue.
Quiz of the Month
November 12, 2003
Test your knowledge of the law!
New Protected Activity ' Displaying the Flag
November 12, 2003
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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