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Amanda Terkel

Did John Boehner Break The Law?

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 07.13.2011

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WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives has signed a contract to pay a law firm up to $500,000 (and possibly more) to defend the Defense of Marriag...

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"...No One Left to Speak for Me" -- the Role of the Lawyer

Lanny Davis | Posted 07.11.2011

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The American Bar Association's Model Rule of Ethics states: "A lawyer's representation of a client ... does not constitute an endorsement of the client's political, economic, social or moral views or activities." Yet how many people forget this fundamental principle?

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Firm Hit From Both Sides Over Anti-Gay Marriage Law

Posted 07.03.2011

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NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters Legal) - King & Spalding first took heat from liberals for its work on the gay marriage issue. Now the law firm is losing...

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Amanda Terkel

Virginia Official Drops Law Firm On DOMA

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 06.29.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R) is terminating his office's relationship with law firm King & Spalding after the firm decid...

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Amanda Terkel

Online Campaign Targets Employees Of Law Firm Fighting Same-Sex Marriage

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 06.22.2011

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WASHINGTON -- A progressive organization is targeting employees at the law firm King & Spalding with an online campaign aimed at preventing House Spea...

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Law Firm Backing Same-Sex Marriage Ban Faces Backlash

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 06.22.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Members of the LGBT legal community are seriously considering breaking ties with the firm King & Spalding in light of this week's news t...

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