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
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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
Pennsylvania is Open for Business: Governor Wolf Signs Orders Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, or Identity
On April 7, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed two anti-discrimination orders prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender expression, or identity. Executive Orders 2016-04 and 2016-05 extend these protections to Commonwealth employees and employees of businesses who are contracted by the Commonwealth, respectively. Specifically, Executive Order 2016-04 prohibits … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania is Open for Business: Governor Wolf Signs Orders Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, or Identity
Join KingSpry in Marking Child Abuse Prevention Month This April
This month you will see blue ribbons and pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. This is much more than a feel-good event. The effects of child abuse are long lasting and pervasive. Four children die every day from abuse or neglect. Those who survive are at heightened risk for chronic health problems, mental illness, and incarceration. Those who survive child abuse and … [Read more...] about Join KingSpry in Marking Child Abuse Prevention Month This April
