Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage - McDermott Will & Emery

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage

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Nicole Pearl termed the Supreme Court Obergefell v. Hodges ruling on same-sex marriage the culmination of decades of litigation representing the fastest shift in public opinion in American history. Ms. Pearl noted the practical impact on same-sex couples who traveled to another state to marry but reside in a state that does not currently recognize their marriage: they may be able to take advantage of certain state rights afforded only to married couples. Read the full article