On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (Act 74). This law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2025, introduces significant changes to the contractual and employment conditions for health care practitioners in Pennsylvania. While it does not impact noncompete covenants entered into before the effective date of the Act, … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania’s New Fair Contracting Act: Key Changes for Health Care Practitioners and the Impact on Noncompete Covenants
Proposed Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act to Modernize the Federal Tax Code to Assist Individuals Seeking ART Services
On June 27, 2023, Representative Adam B. Schiff presented the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act (the “Act”) to the United States House of Representatives. The Act intends to expand access to reproductive care by making assisted reproduction a tax deductible medical expense. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews … [Read more...] about Proposed Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act to Modernize the Federal Tax Code to Assist Individuals Seeking ART Services
Celebrating World IVF Day
Every year on July 25th, World IVF Day is observed to recognize the advances made in fertility medicine since the birth of Louise Brown, who was the first human born after conception by in vitro fertilization (IVF). KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., has been following the latest legislation impacting IVF and alternative reproductive technology (ART) … [Read more...] about Celebrating World IVF Day
Child Internet Protection Act Requires New School Policy
On July 20, 2024, Senate Bill No. 187 became law without Governor Shapiro’s signature, making it Act No. 92 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act reflects the General Assembly’s efforts to protect children from harmful material on the Internet and signals a good time to review your school’s acceptable use policies. Declaration of Policy The Act declares the Commonwealth’s compelling interest and duty … [Read more...] about Child Internet Protection Act Requires New School Policy
Act 65 Simplifies Unclaimed Property for Estate Heirs
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill No. 115 into law, making it Act No. 65 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends Pennsylvania’s Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code, making it easier for relatives to claim abandoned or unclaimed property and money of their deceased relatives. KingSpry's Estate & Trust Law Practice Chair, Paul S. Frank, Esq., reviews the new … [Read more...] about Act 65 Simplifies Unclaimed Property for Estate Heirs
Pennsylvania Supports Community College Students Via Degree With a Guarantee Initiative
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill No. 897, making it Act No. 69 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act will streamline community college credit transfers for students who have completed their associate’s degree. Overview of the Act Proposed by Representatives Emily Kinkead and Mary Louise Isaacson, the Act offers support to college students who face the … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supports Community College Students Via Degree With a Guarantee Initiative
