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Mileage Reimbursement in Surrogacy Contracts: What to do about rising gas prices
Gas prices have spiked dramatically in recent weeks. The national average for gas crossed $4.00 per gallon at the end of March 2026, up more than a dollar from just one month earlier. At the time of this writing, there’s little indication how long gas prices will continue increasing, will remain high, or may return to lower prices. For surrogates who are driving to frequent medical appointments throughout their journey, the cost of fuel is not a small detail. It is a real, re
Ralph M. Tsong
Apr 25 min read
If the Supreme Court Ruled on Birthright Citizenship Today, What Would the USCIS do? An Analysis of the USCIS Guidance on Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy
Update June 30, 2026: The Supreme Court has now answered the question this article posed. In Trump v. Barbara, the Court ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment and that Executive Order 14160 is invalid and cannot be enforced. Chief Justice Roberts wrote the majority opinion, holding that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and are c
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 306 min read
How California’s SB 729 Expands Fertility Coverage for Surrogacy and Gamete Donation
California Senate Bill No. 729 (SB 729) is the Senate Bill that amends Health and Safety Code section 1374.55 and Insurance Code section 10119.6 to expand health insurance coverage to fertility services. It was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29th, 2024, and has an effective date of July 1st, 2025. The new law requires certain fully insured health policies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 55 min read
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