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Lambda Legal Announces Settlement in Lawsuit on Behalf of Lesbian Homeowners: Fannie Mae Mortgage Policies Change

Lambda Legal announced the settlement of its lawsuit on behalf of a lesbian couple against Countrywide Financial in the Southern District of New York federal court after the Federal National Mortgage Association, known as Fannie Mae, announced policy changes allowing homeowners to add their domestic partners to their home’s deed without penalty.

U.S. Department of Justice Files Brief in Support of Lambda Legal Case Against Upstate New York School District

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of discrimination claims against Indian River Central School District in a federal lawsuit filed by Lambda Legal, with the assistance of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on behalf of Charlie Pratt, who suffered sexist and antigay harassment at school.

Lambda Legal: Ninth Circuit Stay Is Painful but Rapid Schedule Is Excellent News

(Los Angeles, August 16, 2010) — Jennifer C. Pizer, National Marriage Project Director for Lambda Legal, issued the following statement in reaction to today’s order from the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Perry v. Schwarzenegger:

Lambda Legal Disappointed at Judge Walker's Decision to Impose Brief Hold on Prop 8 Ruling

(Los Angeles, August 12, 2010) — Jennifer C. Pizer, National Marriage Project Director for Lambda Legal, issued the following statement in reaction to today's decision from U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker to deny the stay of his historic ruling in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, but to pause the effect of his ruling until next Wednesday, August 18, at 5 p.m.:

Ohio Appeals Court Rejects Antigay Constitutional Argument in Lambda Legal's Case on Behalf of Lesbian Mother

The Eighth District Court of Appeals in Ohio last week issued a decision rejecting an attempt to use the state's antigay constitutional amendment to prevent a lesbian mother from sharing custody of her children with her former partner.

Lambda Legal Celebrates American Bar Association Marriage Equality Resolution

(Los Angeles, August 10, 2010) — Jennifer C. Pizer, National Marriage Project Director for Lambda Legal, issued the following statement in reaction to today's resolution by the American Bar Association (ABA) in support of marriage equality for same-sex couples:

Lambda Legal Thanks Dennis Coleman and Charles MarLett

Lambda Legal bids farewell to Dennis Coleman, former Director of the South Central Regional Office based in Dallas, and congratulates him on his new position as Executive Director of Equality Texas.

Lambda Legal Statement on the Confirmation of Justice Kagan

fter the Senate voted to confirm Justice Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court, Lambda Legal issued the following statement from Jon Davidson, Legal Director of Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal Applauds Perry v. Schwarzenegger Ruling Striking Down Prop 8

Jennifer C. Pizer, National Marriage Project Director for Lambda Legal, issued the following statement in reaction to today's decision from U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker in Perry v. Schwarzenegger

Lambda Legal and ACLU to File Lawsuit Against Hawai`i Governor Seeking Civil Unions for Same-Sex Couples

Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai`i Foundation (ACLU) will hold a news conference July 29, 2010 to announce the filing of a lawsuit against Governor Linda Lingle and the State of Hawai`i following Lingle's veto of HB 444, the civil unions bill. A post-filing "talk story" event for civil unions allies will follow that evening.

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