OK, I am new too. just found this place days ago. NiCe! heh...

that poster is of big interest to me.
" publication problems regarding 1st authorship"
http://www.postgraduateforum.com/showmessage.asp?page=1&cat=4&thread=7060&threadpage=1&order=1

Having read the replies. i agree to "fight", but not laxatives.
Well, I am now thinkg what it will be like after the problem solved(regardless it is good/bad to SarahM)... the relationship with your boss... em... could it be a reason for you to step back? or a trouble for thesis revision etc.?
em... sometimes, doing research is only taking less than 50% of your research life...