“California gay marriage ruling isn’t seen as trend; The state Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a ban on such unions is not likely to have a national ripple effect, experts on both sides of the issue say”: David G. Savage has this article today in The Los Angeles Times, along with an article headlined “Bans on gay marriages are expected to face legal challenges; Conservative activists say the California ruling exposes a vulnerability in the laws against same-sex unions.”

And The San Francisco Chronicle reports today that “Battle looms for plan to ban same-sex nuptials.”

“With Other Nations Refusing Detainees’ Return, ‘We Are Stuck’ With Guantanamo, Gates Says”: This article appears today in The Washington Post.

“11th Circuit to Consider Whether Right to Counsel Is Lost When Assets Are Frozen”: law.com provides this report.

The Associated Press is reporting: Now available online are articles headlined “YouTube suit called threat to online communication” and “Lethal injections raise defense attorneys’ fears.”

“The California Supreme Court’s Decision Equalizing Marriage for Gay and Straight Couples: Did the Court Overstep?” Edward Lazarus has this essay online at FindLaw.