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California’s New Law Affects Donor Anonymity
Recently, California has implemented a law which will have an impact on anonymous sperm, egg and embryo (“gamete”) donations in the future. Effective January 1, 2020, the new Health and Safety Code section 1644.2-1644.3 will require gamete banks (defined as sperm and egg banks and IVF clinics) to (1) provide each donor with information regarding the donor’s choice regarding identity disclosure; (2) obtain a declaration regarding identity disclosure; and (3) maintain identify

Ralph M. Tsong
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Is Egg Donor Compensation Taxable?
With the compensation egg donors receive usually described in an egg donation contract as payment for pain and suffering, time and inconvenience rather than for the eggs retrieved and donated, you may be wondering if the donor’s compensation from egg donation reportable income on your annual taxes is. The simple answer to this question is yes. In the eyes of the Internal Revenue Services (IRS), egg donation is considered to be compensation for services rendered, thus the paym

Ralph M. Tsong
Apr 13, 20232 min read


Surrogacy Film Review: Together Together (2021)
Synopsis Together Together is a 2021 film that explores a unique relationship between a single intended father and his gestational...

Ralph M. Tsong
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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