Press Release

Media Advisory: Hobby Lobby Oral Argument Set for May 23, 2013

Media Contact

Ryan Colby 202-349-7219 media@becketlaw.org

Additional Information

Washington, D.C. – Becket Law will represent Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. before an en banc hearing of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on May 23, 2013. The full court will consider whether to halt enforcement of the HHS mandate, which forces Hobby Lobby, a Christian-owned-and-operated business, to provide and pay for emergency contraceptives, such as the “morning-after pill” and “week-after pill”, in violation of the religious beliefs of its owners, the Green family. The court announced on March 29, 2013 that Hobby Lobby’s appeal will be before the entire court rather than the usual three-judge panel.

What: Hobby Lobby oral argument before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Who: Kyle Duncan, General Counsel, Becket Law

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 2:00 pm MDT (4:00 pm EDT)

Where: Byron White United States Courthouse, 1823 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294

For more information or to arrange an interview with an attorney, please contact Melinda Skea at media@becketlaw.org or call 202.349.7224.

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