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What is a Pre-birth Order?
Definition of a Pre-Birth Order (PBO) and Post-Birth Order A Pre-birth Order, often called a "PBO," is a legal petition filed in court...
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Surrogacy in the Digital Age: Legal Concerns and Social Media
The Digital Revolution in Surrogacy: The digital age has transformed how intended parents, gestational carriers, and surrogacy agencies connect. Social media platforms provide a space for open discussions, sharing experiences, and even matching intended parents with potential gestational carriers. However, with this convenience comes a range of legal considerations that should not be overlooked. Privacy and Confidentiality: Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is impo
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Tricky provisions: three surrogacy contract sections where the parties often don’t meet eye-to-eye
When embarking on the journey of surrogacy, the drafting of the contract between surrogate and intended parents is crucial. In our experience, there are three contract sections we more commonly see disagreement between intended parents and surrogates. In this blog, we will explore these three terms and recommend how the parties deal with different opinions. COVID Vaccination Status While the most dangerous days of COVID-19 have hopefully passed us, COVID may be fresh on som
Ralph M. Tsong
Dec 28, 20233 min read
How Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act Works
In last week’s blog, we reviewed California's employment laws effective 2024 that affected families including surrogates and those using assisted reproduction. This week’s article addresses employment law changes in Illinois that indirectly affects surrogacy. Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed Senate Bill 208 Paid Leave for All Workers Act making one of fourteen US states that require paid time off , guaranteeing 40 hours of paid sick leave for workers. Effective Janua
Ralph M. Tsong
Dec 14, 20232 min read
New California Employment Laws Impacting Surrogacy and Individuals Using Assisted Reproduction
California Governor Newsom has recently enacted a series of impactful employment bills set to take effect on January 1, 2024. Among these legislative changes, the implications for surrogacy and individuals engaging in assisted reproduction are particularly noteworthy. This article will delve into how the 2024 California Employment Laws, specifically Senate Bill 616, Senate Bill 848, and potentially Assembly Bill 518, affects the benefits for individuals involved in surrogacy
Ralph M. Tsong
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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