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In Virto Fertilization: Hope For Childless Couples Breeds Legal Exposure For Physicians, Margaret I. Lane, Susan Cross Bolton, Rose M. Alexander
In Virto Fertilization: Hope For Childless Couples Breeds Legal Exposure For Physicians, Margaret I. Lane, Susan Cross Bolton, Rose M. Alexander
University of Richmond Law Review
The recent successes with in vitro or extracorporeal fertilization ("IVF") in both England" and the United States have led to increased interest in this new medical technique. For a large number of women, IVF represents the most promising opportunity for reproduction. This breakthrough makes it possible for infertile couples to experience for the first time the joys of natural parenthood that fertile or "normal" couples take for granted. Pioneers in the field are therefore to be commended for their work. Unfortunately, like other innovative medical services, the IVF procedures also breed legal concerns which will demand resolution in the not-so-distant …
Title Ix And Employment Discrimination: North Haven Board Of Education V. Bell, Claire G. Cardwell
Title Ix And Employment Discrimination: North Haven Board Of Education V. Bell, Claire G. Cardwell
University of Richmond Law Review
In 1972, Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments in response to widespread sex discrimination by educational institutions. The goal of the statute was to prevent the use of federal funds to support discriminatory practices by institutions of higher education. In 1975, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) issued regulations pursuant to sections 901 and 902 of Title IX. These regulations were specifically directed at the employment practices of federally funded education programs.