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The Respect for Marriage Act: Living Together Despite Our Deepest Differences


Total Credits: 1.25 CLE

Average Rating:
   12
Categories:
Miscellaneous
Faculty:
Bradley John Pew |  Prof. Carl H Esbeck
Format:
Audio and Video
Original Program Date:
Oct 18, 2023


Description

The Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 13, 2022.  It is a rare bipartisan accomplishment designed to protect both religious and LGBTQ+ communities. In this CLE presentation, Professor Carl Esbeck will provide an overview of the Respect for Marriage Act, describe the unique back story leading up to this bipartisan legislation, and explain the protections the Respect for Marriage Act affords to LGBTQ+ and religious communities.     

Speaker:
Prof. Carl H. Esbeck, Law Professor, University of Missouri

This program has been evaluated by the State Bar and will not provide partisan or political views. 

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 12

Comments

MaryAnne M

"Above and beyond in presentation"

Joel L

"The presenter was clearly knowledgable."

Denise M

"As someone not familiar with this Act, it was more challenging to read the materials with all the abbreviations instead of sentences being written out."

James R

"The materials were well done and the speaker referenced them appropriately."

Dara D

"I dont think the course could be improved"

Todd K

"Presentation was well planned and concise, yet very infomrative. "

Robert B

"Carl is very knowledgeable but written materials were a bit thin, lacking some important details that would make future use easier."

Ellen S

"A bit boring. "