Geiger et al v. Kitzhaber et al
Case Number:
6:13-cv-01834
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Nature of Suit:
Constitutional - State Statute
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Firms
- Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton
- Markowitz Herbold
- Miller Nash LLP
- Perkins Coie
- Stoel Rives
- Stoll Berne
Companies
- Autodesk Inc.
- Columbia Sportswear Co.
- Intel Corp.
- Nike Inc.
- NW Natural
- Portland General Electric Co.
- Portland Timbers
- Starbucks Corp.
Sectors & Industries:
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Employers Must Rethink Policies After Gay Marriage Wins
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May 19, 2014
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