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The United States Supreme Court is expected to rule in June 2013 on two cases challenging the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8. The rulings may have significant implications for employee benefit plans if federally-mandated spousal benefits are extended to same-sex spouses legally married under state law.
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Todd A. Solomon is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is co-chair of the firm’s International Benefits Affinity Group. He is based in the firm’s Chicago office, and can … Read full bio
Brian J. Tiemann is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP. He is based in the firm’s Chicago office, and can be reached at: btiemann@mwe.com.
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