South Dakota does not have any laws addressing donation of sperm, eggs, or embryos.  These laws, sometimes called gamete donor protection...

Nebraska law makes compensated surrogacy agreements unenforceable, but they are not illegal.  It is not a crime to enter into a surrogacy...

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If you have an estate plan, you will likely need to make changes throughout your life.  For example, you might get married, divorced, or...

By Emilee Gehling & Isabella Erickson When you run a business with friends, family, or a business partner, you have a team you know. ...

By Isabella Erickson If you are looking to start your own business, you may be wondering where to begin.  Technically, it is easy to...

By Isabella M. Erickson and Kecia C. Van’t Hof When you file for divorce, you may believe that in a month or two, everything will be...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson Many Intended Parents compensate their Gestational Surrogate for the pain, suffering, and...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson Does South Dakota have a sperm, egg, or embryo donation law? South Dakota does not have any...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson The Declaration of Paternity Registry, also called the Putative Father Registry, is a voluntary...

Surrogacy is legal in Nebraska. There is no law against surrogacy, and you cannot be fined or charged with a crime for pursuing a...

Recent events have made some LGBT people and employers confused and concerned about their rights. Iowa law protects the rights of LGBT...

You should update your will before going through the in vitro fertilization process or considering a surrogacy journey. Even if you...

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide. The proposed rule is broad and...

If you have a business registered with your state’s Secretary of State (as all businesses should be!), you likely receive notices from...

By Emilee Gehling & Isabella Erickson Starting a family is an exciting adventure. If you or your partner cannot safely become pregnant,...

On July 11, 2023, the Iowa legislature passed a ban on abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat. Under the new law, abortions are...

If you think you have a potential lawsuit against someone, whether it’s a breach of contract, personal injury, or some other claim,...

Starting a family is an exciting adventure. If you or your partner cannot safely become pregnant, surrogacy is an excellent option for...

By Emilee Gehling & Isabella Erickson Starting a family is an exciting adventure. If you or your partner cannot safely become pregnant,...