Patients undergoing an in-vitro fertilization cycle manage a variety of medications. At every stage of the treatment process, these medications offer support and increase the likelihood that a family will welcome a new child into their home. Unfortunately, each...
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Year: 2022
The changing legal landscape for fertility fraud
New advances in fertility technology offer exciting opportunities for families to welcome a child into the world. Just as medical knowledge and technology are constantly changing, the legal options available to families impacted by malpractice also evolve. What should...
What documentation can support a discrimination or harassment claim?
If you experience discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you may wonder whether others will believe you. Proving your case may rely on the documentation you collect of your experiences. What documentation might you want to collect to support your claim? A...
What if your broker offers inappropriate financial advice?
When you hire a financial professional, you rely on them to provide insight into the investments you will make. You also trust them to present you with investments that will help you achieve your long-term financial goals. Suppose a financial professional advises you...
The financial impact of errors in in-vitro fertilization
When families place their trust and their hopes for the future in the hands of a fertility clinic, being impacted by an error can be emotionally devastating. However, the emotional challenges that families face in the aftermath of a mistake during an in-vitro...
Can employers restrict what language you use in the workplace?
Employee policies may limit workers in various ways while on the job. They may restrict how a person can dress, what words they can use and many other details. However, policies that limit workers to using English while on the premises may be a form of illegal...
What damage might mislabeling cause in a fertility clinic?
Fertility services, including treatment for infertility, often involves many steps, and families depend on clinics to guide them through this complex process. However, if clinics mishandle client samples by mislabeling them, those mistakes can have a long-term impact...
Workplace accommodations and autism spectrum disorder
When many people think about disability, they think about physical limitations or hearing or sight loss. However, a wide variety of conditions may fall under the category of disability, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What should autistic people know about...
How might negligence in genetic screening impact your family?
One common step toward welcoming a child into the world is carrier screening for parents. These genetic tests can help them understand the conditions their child might inherit from them and make informed decisions during the fertility process. Unfortunately,...
What are your rights after miscarriage?
The loss of a pregnancy can impact your family’s future, your health and your emotional wellbeing. You may find it difficult to engage with some aspects of your life as you grieve and heal. Unfortunately, not every employer recognizes the challenges that a person...