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The author reports on challenges which homosexual couples are having in New Jersey receiving benefits for their partners. The New Jersey law which grants homosexual couples the same rights as heterosexual couples is discussed. The benefit policies of various companies in New Jersey are mentioned, including FedEx Corp. and United Parcel Service of America Inc.

The article reports on the New Jersey law that came into effect on February 19, 2007 that allows homosexual couples to have civil unions within the state. The first reported figures for the period indicate that fewer unions were performed than anticipated. Gay-rights activists claim that most homosexual couples want same-sex marriage laws similar to those in Massachusetts.

The article focuses on the legalization of same-sex unions in New Jersey. Once signed into law by Governor Jon S. Corzine, gay couples would be allowed to adopt children and use the last name of one of the parties involved in the union. Advocates for gay rights suggest that the measure is unequal because it does not allow for gay marriage.

The article discusses a decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court to confer the rights of married couples to same sex partners. Though this grants gay couples the same rights as married straight couples, it still does not technically allow gay marriage, which the court claimed must be gained through the legislation of elected officials.

The authors report that the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that gay couples are entitled to the legal rights and financial benefits that heterosexual couples have. The Court ordered the New Jersey Legislature to determine whether gay unions should be known as marriage or by another designation. Reactions to the ruling are mentioned, including those of legislators and conservative groups. Legal rights of gay unions in other U.S. states are discussed.

This article reports on the speculation about the ruling in the Lewis vs. Harris case, which is being considered by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The case would help define the rights of gay people to marry in the state of New Jersey. There is speculation about when the ruling will be announced, because Justice Deborah T. Poritz is scheduled to retire on her 70th birthday, and whether a ruling would be made before or after the 2006 midterm elections.

The article offers information on a bill signed into law by New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie on August 19, 2013, that bans the practice of conversion therapy to change the sexual orientation of a child under the age of 18 from gay to straight.

The article reports that a controversial gay marriage bill is set to be introduced by Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature.

The article informs that the New Jersey Supreme Court has decided that same-sex couples will be granted rights like those of married couples. The court further stated that gay and lesbian couples are to be allowed survivor benefits under the state's workers' compensation system. Such couples will also be allowed benefits like exemption of fees for real estate transfers between spouses.

The article presents information related to same-sex marriage issues that were discussed in the New Jersey Supreme Court. It was found during the proceeding of the case that gay and lesbian unions should be guaranteed all of the rights and benefits that come under heterosexual marriages. Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court has stated that labels set people apart as surely as physical separation on a bus or in school facilities.

The article presents information related to the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision regarding same-sex marriages. According to David S. Buckel, lawyer, announced that gay people have constitutional rights to equal treatment under the law. According to Cindy Meneghin of Butler who has been with her partner Maureen Kilian since childhood, the court agreed that we needed equality which means marriage. Everything else is unequal.

The article presents information on a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage. The much-awaited ruling about the legal status of the gay marriages in New Jersey is about to be released on October 25, 2006. Though domestic partnership is already authorized by the court two years ago, but the people advocating same-sex marriage are demanding additional legal protection.

Reports on the controversy surrounding the decision of the Asbury Park, New Jersey authorities to issue a marriage license to a gay couple living in the area. Contributions of gays to the recovery of the area's business; Reasons behind the area authorities' decision to issue the license.

Reports that the State Supreme Court of New Jersey has granted visitation rights on April 6, 2000 to a lesbian who has helped raise her former partner's twins. Significance of the decision to the parental rights of gay and lesbian people; How gay rights advocates view the ruling; Background information on the case.

Criticizes the decision of the New Jersey Supreme Court prohibiting the Boy Scouts of America from banning homosexuals from becoming Boy Scout leaders. History of the public accomodation principle used in the case; Determinants of public accomodation; Arguments against the classification of the Boy Scouts as a public accomodation.

Comments on the ruling of the New Jersey Supreme Court against anti-gay bigotry in the Boy Scouts of America which was prompted by the expulsion of James Dale, a gay assistant scoutmaster. Details on the ruling; Arguments offered by the organization; Response of the state supreme court.

Reports on the New Jersey court's ruling that the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) ban on homosexuals is illegal under the state's antidiscrimination law. Contention from the BSA; Details on a related lower court ruling in 1995.

Reports on the New Jersey appeal court decision that the Boy Scouts of America violated the state's anti-discrimination law when it ousted Eagle Scout James Dale because he is gay. How the Scouts are covered by the discrimination law; Organization's intent to appeal the ruling; Majority chastising a New Jersey Superior Court judge, Patrick J. McGann for his ruling that upheld the Scouts' ouster of Dale.