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Check out our third blog from our partnership with HelloPrenup about the evolving laws throughout the country regarding embryo disposition clauses in IVF clinic forms.

Do IVF Clinic Forms Actually Matter? - HelloPrenup Embarking on IVF? Don't underestimate the importance of clinic forms! Explore key protections & gain peace of mind before starting your fertility journey.

Here is more from our partnership with ! Learn about the challenges of informed consent as it relates to disposition of frozen embryos, particularly during a couple's divorce. Read the blog here:

The Challenges of Informed Consent in IVF Procedures - HelloPrenup Considering IVF? Informed consent is crucial. This blog explores potential legal issues and how a prenup can protect you and your partner, both now and in the future. Learn more at HelloPrenup.com.

Exciting news! Trachman Law Center has partnered with to provide resources regarding embryo disposition and divorce. Check our the blog here:

How to Address Embryo Disposition in Divorce Settlements - HelloPrenup Divorce and frozen embryos raise critical questions. Explore how to address embryo disposition in divorce settlements, protecting your future and exploring your options. Learn more at HelloPrenup.com.

Ellen will be a panelists at the Jewish Fertility Foundation's "Pathways to Parenthood" event in Denver this Thursday, September 5th! Visit jewishfertilityfoundation.org/event/denpathways/ for more information or to register.

If you haven’t yet seen the Netflix series The Man with 1000 Kids, check it out! 🤯🤯🤯And then hear more about some of the people featured in the documentary —- check out these podcast🎙️🎧 episodes we had the honor of recording. Eve Wiley https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/blog/2019/6/12/episodenbsp50-3-dads-and-the-journey-to-find-the-truth-eve-wiley-amp-steve-scholl, fertility fraud warrior 💪 with a dramatic personal story; and Laura https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/blog/2021/7/29/episode-119-800-siblings-laura-doe, proud Australian mom🇦🇺 and Man-with-1000-kids victim.

Episode 50: 3 Dads and The Journey To Find The Truth — Eve Wiley & Steve Scholl — I Want To Put A Baby In You Eve Wiley Eve Wiley, originally from a small rural town in East, Texas, uncovered a life changing family secret about her genetic identity. Becoming a modern day Erin Brockovich, she found purpose for her pain by single handedly lobbying for a fertility fraud bill that passed the Texas House and S

Keeping Up With IVF Legal Developments (Summer 2024 Edition)
Assisted Reproductive Technology legal developments are unlikely to slow down any time soon. And more drama is, no doubt, in store.

Keeping Up With IVF Legal Developments (Summer 2024 Edition) Assisted Reproductive Technology legal developments are unlikely to slow down any time soon. And more drama is, no doubt, in store.

Congress Goes Big On IVF
We’ve seen IVF legislative efforts before. But never like this.

Congress Goes Big On IVF We’ve seen IVF legislative efforts before. But never like this.

Will Texas Follow Alabama’s Rocky Path For IVF And Embryos?
The Supreme Court of Texas is taking on a key case to decide whether embryos are full human people under Texas state law.

Will Texas Follow Alabama’s Rocky Path For IVF And Embryos? The Supreme Court of Texas is taking on a key case to decide whether embryos are full human people under Texas state law.

How Expensive Will Colorado S***m Be, Come 2025?
Proposed rules enacting a law that will significantly change s***m and egg donation for Coloradans are up for an official vote of approval next week.

How Expensive Will Colorado S***m Be, Come 2025? Proposed rules enacting a law that will significantly change s***m and egg donation for Coloradans are up for an official vote of approval next week.

Is The Surrogacy Broker Really The Bad Guy? In the last few months, one state tried -- but failed -- to reverse its ban on surrogacy 'brokers,' and another introduced new legislation to prohibit them.

Is The Surrogacy Broker Really The Bad Guy? In the last few months, one state tried -- but failed -- to reverse its ban on surrogacy 'brokers,' and another introduced new legislation to prohibit them.

The 1980s called. They want their bigotry back.
The FDA is working to drop the discriminatory ban on s***m donation by gay men.

The 1980s Called. They Want Their Bigotry Back. The FDA is working to drop the discriminatory ban on s***m donation by gay men.

Michigan’s monumental new Surrogacy Law is here! What does it do? For decades, and across various partisan configurations of Michigan’s state government, the law has remained the same. But not anymore.

Michigan’s Monumental New Surrogacy Law Is Here! What Does It Do? For decades, and across various partisan configurations of Michigan’s state government, the law has remained the same. But not anymore.

We are so happy to hear the great news out of Michigan this week! Due to the tremendous work of surrogacy advocates, infertility survivors, grassroots organizers like the Michigan Fertility Alliance, and elected officials, Michigan has overturned its ban on commercial surrogacy and implemented protections for families undergoing fertility treatment with the passage of the Fertility Health Care Act. And since we have a Michigan Law alum on our team, we have to add Go Blue!

Michigan to become last state in the U.S. to decriminalize surrogacy contracts Michigan lawmakers have given approval to a nine-bill package that will make the state the last in the country to decriminalize surrogacy contracts.

Ellen Trachman was honored to share perspective in the recent article "Alabama’s IVF Protection Law Shows the People’s Check on Courts." Check out David Lat's article with Bloomberg Law!

Alabama’s IVF Protection Law Shows the People’s Check on Courts Columnist David Lat examines implications of Alabama’s step to protect IVF treatments, and takes the position that democracy functioned properly in this case.

Did the new Alabama IVF Protection Law fix the state's embryo problem? When you rush to do damage control, sometimes you also rush into unintended consequences.

Did The New Alabama IVF Protection Law Fix The State’s Embryo Problem? When you rush to do damage control, sometimes you also rush into unintended consequences.

5 things you should know about the Alabama declaration that embryos are people. The Alabama ruling is painful, and portends uncertainty.

5 Things You Should Know About The Alabama Declaration That Embryos Are People The Alabama ruling is painful, and portends uncertainty.

Denmark passes new Pro-Surrogacy regulations. The new rules in Denmark focus on two areas of surrogacy. https://abovethelaw.com/2024/02/denmark-passes-new-pro-surrogacy-regulations/

Denmark Passes New Pro-Surrogacy Regulations The new rules in Denmark focus on two areas of surrogacy.

Access to family building bill looks to federally protect IVF. Want to support (or oppose) the bill? Share your thoughts with your senators and representatives. Reach out directly -- email or call.

Access To Family Building Bill Looks To Federally Protect IVF Want to support (or oppose) the bill? Share your thoughts with your senators and representatives. Reach out directly -- email or call.

Pennsylvania appellate court issues important win for parents using assisted reproduction. This case has experienced a rocky road -- but one with a happy ending for parents using assisted reproduction, even without a genetic connection.

Pennsylvania Appellate Court Issues Important Win For Parents Using Assisted Reproduction This case has experienced a rocky road -- but one with a happy ending for parents using assisted reproduction, even without a genetic connection.

TLC is proud to support the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and the hard work of Colorado’s legislators.

Oregon Supreme Court rules on messy multimillionaire heir, egg donor case.
Once again, a friendly reminder about sending your clients to attorneys with specialized experience in assisted reproductive technology when entering such contracts.

Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case Once again, a friendly reminder about sending your clients to attorneys with specialized experience in assisted reproductive technology when entering such contracts.

Prominent fertility doctors accused of using their own s***m on patients. One of the two did so more recently than you'd probably think.

Prominent Fertility Doctors Accused Of Using Their Own S***m On Patients One of the two did so more recently than you'd probably think.

More bad news for victims of a surrogacy insurance scandal. In the end, no amount of name acrobatics could save Omega from a disastrous bankruptcy.

More Bad News For Victims Of A Surrogacy Insurance Scandal In the end, no amount of name acrobatics could save Omega from a disastrous bankruptcy.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🍁

Michigan bill poised to bring state out of dark ages on surrogacy and family protection. Michigan’s laws that criminalize surrogacy and disregard families through assisted reproduction may soon change.

Michigan Bill Poised To Bring State Out Of Dark Ages On Surrogacy And Family Protection Michigan’s laws that criminalize surrogacy and disregard families through assisted reproduction may soon change.

Thank you RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association for hosting a wonderful gala this week honoring so many incredible heroes in our community. Check out the full list of 2023 Honorees here and the incredible work they do: www.resolve.org

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