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Posthumously Conceived Children And Social Security Survivor's Benefits: Implications Of The Ninth Circuit's Novel Approach For Determining Eligibility In Gillett-Netting V. Barnhart, Karen Minor

Golden Gate University Law Review

Part I of this Note describes the technology of assisted reproduction, the requirements and purpose of the Act, and the challenges that arise when interpreting the Act using the variety of state statutes. Part II describes the instant case and explores the reasoning of both the district court and the Ninth Circuit. The implications of the decision are discussed in Part IlI.