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I don't understand the headline. It seems to be saying "Top Law Firms Won't Support Gay Marriage", this is a mark against it.

However, the article seems to be saying the opposite: top law firms are all FOR it, and those opposed don't have top representation.

its a double negative. top law firms will _not_ touch the case _against_ gay marriage.

Oh I see.

The confusion arises because the antecedent of "it" is unclear.

I read "it" as referring to "gay marriage" and not "the case against gay marriage". How confusing.