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On 16 February 2024, the Supreme Court of Alabama published its opinion, “Supreme Court of Alabama, SC-2022-0515,” regarding whether embryos located outside the biological uterus are considered unborn children pursuant to...more
Recent legal developments in Alabama demonstrate that fertility care stakeholders should prepare for additional state regulation of in vitro fertilization (“IVF”) and other assisted reproductive technology (“ART”) services in...more
I. Alabama Legislation Following LePage - On March 7th, the Alabama Legislature passed SB159 (“SB159” or the “bill”), as a means of granting certain protections to IVF clinics and providers in the wake of the LePage v....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that cryogenically frozen embryos are children and are protected from destruction under state law. This is the latest in a series of post-Dobbs judicial rulings...more
Undergoing fertility treatment is an emotional journey. And between the invasive procedures and medications, Assisted Reproductive Technologies can take a tremendous toll on a family, even when things go as planned. However,...more
In this session, Brian Hall, a partner in McDermott’s Healthcare practice group, moderated a panel to discuss the opportunities for growth and investment in the women’s health and fertility space....more
Laws on abortion vary from state to state, and may affect fertility services, selective-reduction procedures, and genetic testing. In providing services, clinics and physicians will need to navigate a patchwork of...more
The long-term implications of the Dobbs decision are unknown, but its impact on stakeholders in the healthcare industry will continue for years to come. The US Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's...more
A fertility clinic in California cannot escape a lawsuit brought by a patient after the clinic sent private information to the individual’s entire work team....more
Reproductive Biology Associates, LLC (RBA) and its affiliate, MyEggBank, notified approximately 38,000 patients that a data breach involving a ransomware attack had exposed the patients’ full names, addresses, Social Security...more
Following the launch of several platforms in recent years, it seems that private equity’s interest in the fertility space is trending up again. Investment in this sector brings some unique issues that potential investors...more
In the burgeoning global fertility services sector, sophisticated investors may see opportunities to consolidate and deliver greater success by providing financial discipline as well as professional managerial support. ...more