For National Infertility Week, we are ready to #startasking the tough questions. One tough question: What is the legal access to all family building options nationwide? In Pennsylvania, and nationwide, we have begun to see cutting-edge options for family formation and the laws that are developing around this trend. These various legal family building options protect the intended parents and … [Read more...] about Start Asking About Legal Access To Family Building Options Nationwide
University of Pittsburgh Settles Case With Former Transgender Student
In 2014, Seamus Johnston sued the University of Pittsburgh when it prohibited him from using sex-segregated restrooms and locker rooms designated for men on a University campus. Johnston sued the University alleging discrimination under Title IX. Last month, Johnston and the University of Pittsburgh entered into a settlement agreement. The Agreement was reached after an appeal was taken from a … [Read more...] about University of Pittsburgh Settles Case With Former Transgender Student
Some Questions to Start Asking for Those Seeking Healthcare Coverage for Infertility Treatments
There is currently no law in the Commonwealth that requires employers and their insurers to offer coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment for those who wish to have children but need the assistance of reproductive technology. While some employers will not offer insurance with infertility coverage simply because they do not have to, many employers offer varying levels of … [Read more...] about Some Questions to Start Asking for Those Seeking Healthcare Coverage for Infertility Treatments
What Are We #StartAsking About? KingSpry Assisted Reproductive Technology Law Practice Marks Infertility Week
The week of April 24-30 is set aside to raise awareness about infertility. In our ART legal practice, we hear clients asking “why me?” and “how can I afford this procedure?” In the coming days, we will summarize the legal issues for you, including the importance of a support network, and our thoughts on the legal issues that we should all #StartAsking – stay posted. More information is available … [Read more...] about What Are We #StartAsking About? KingSpry Assisted Reproductive Technology Law Practice Marks Infertility Week
Victims of Domestic Abuse Will More Easily Be Able to Secure Divorce in Pennsylvania Thanks to HB 12
Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 12 into law which eases the requirements for the victims of domestic abuse to secure a divorce. Currently, the Divorce Code gives a non-consenting spouse a two-year waiting period to withhold their consent. The Code also permits either party in a divorce action to require the other one to attend counseling sessions. A party to a divorce … [Read more...] about Victims of Domestic Abuse Will More Easily Be Able to Secure Divorce in Pennsylvania Thanks to HB 12
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student Regarding Bathroom Access
This past week, the Fourth Circuit reversed the decision of a Virginia Federal District Court in G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board. G.G. sued the Gloucester County School Board because it adopted a bathroom policy which required transgender students to use separate unisex bathrooms. G.G. argued that the policy violated Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Fourth Circuit found that … [Read more...] about Federal Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student Regarding Bathroom Access
