Family Law
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Courts
Are Embryos People? The Supreme Court May Decide.
Columnist Ellen Trachman's prediction is that this petition won’t be granted -- and that’s good for assisted reproductive technology. -
Family Law
Having A Baby Could Become A Little Easier In A Certain Maple-Syrup Loving State
This state is vying to become the next to provide support to residents facing infertility. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Family Law
Beware Of The Home DNA Kit! You May Find Yourself Being Sued By A Sperm Bank
The mother of a child conceived with donor sperm received a cease-and-desist letter after contacting the donor's relative found through a home DNA test.
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Family Law
Court Awards Damages To Go Do Something Illegal -- To Pursue Compensated Surrogacy In A Country Where It Is Permitted
Even countries that struggle with aspects of surrogacy recognize its legitimacy and need. -
Family Law
Epic Battle Rages On In Embryo Destruction Lawsuits
Unsurprisingly, lawsuits against the clinics have flooded in, with numerous legal theories being advanced in order to establish liability. -
Family Law
Ask An Attorney: I Work In Biglaw. Should I Give Away My Sperm?
Just remember the value of attorneys, and that even Biglaw attorneys need other attorneys to get it right. -
Family Law
Attorney Succeeds At Changing The World For The Better (And Especially For British Single Parents)
With hard work, persistence, and a brave client willing to stand up to the status quo, you can change the world. -
Family Law
That Awkward Moment When You Find Out You And Your Twin Sister Are Not Citizens Of Any Country
The girls are stateless thanks to unfriendly rules regarding automatic citizenship that were changed in 2015. - Sponsored
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Family Law
Ask A Lawyer: Can I Sue My Sperm Bank For My Kid’s Hazel Eyes?
Reproductive third parties should be accountable for their word, and this particular entity has not been completely truthful. -
Family Law
Singapore High Court Reverses Terrible Ruling, But Wants To Be Clear That It Isn’t Saying It’s OK To Be Gay
The country has a long way to go for its gay citizens and reproductive rights. But this was a pretty significant positive step. -
Family Law
Dad Gets Out Of Parental Obligations Thanks To Quirky British Law On Embryo Donation
Yet another reason why you need a lawyer before having a child through assisted reproductive technology. -
Crime
Surrogacy Extremes: This Country Arrests Surrogates While Contemplating Legalization
The country has been accelerating its arrests for surrogacy crimes, and imprisoning surrogacy participants. -
Family Law
Praise For A Fertility Fraud Bill: Because Sperm-Switching Is Arguably Legal Right Now
Fertility fraud will neither be tolerated nor allowed to slip through the legal cracks any longer.
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How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Family Law
An Entire Country Blacklists New York’s Most Famous Sperm Donor
Its government acts in a paternalistic manner toward citizens looking to grow their families through assisted reproductive technology. -
Family Law
Black Sheep Michigan Contemplates Reversing Its Draconian Surrogacy Stance
Several recently proposed bills would be serious game changers for surrogacy in the state. -
Family Law
2 Women Were Pregnant With The Same Baby – What Does That Mean Legally?!
While science is advancing, the law is falling behind. You still need to protect both parents beyond just the birth certificate. -
Family Law
My Home State Of Colorado Has A New Take On Embryo Disputes
With a 45-page opinion and a 15-page dissent, it's a lot to chew on. So, what did the court say? -
Family Law
Woman Wins Right To Use Donor Sperm Over Spouse’s Objection
We are in for more and more complex cases in parentage thanks to assisted reproductive technology and evolving forms of family. -
Family Law
German Supreme Court Makes A Sehr Gut Decision
This ruling is really a big deal. The legal pathway has now been fortified for German couples hoping to grow their families by surrogacy. -
Family Law
More Good News From The Supreme Court!
If the high court ever decides to hear a surrogacy case, we can hope that at least five of the justices side with families.