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Blanket Consents Under Idaho's New Minor Consent Law

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As discussed in our April 26, 2024, health law update, “New Limits on Minor Consents in Idaho,” effective July 1, 2024, the Parents’ Rights in Medical Decision-Making Act will generally require healthcare providers to obtain...more

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Could More Employer Data Privacy Obligations Be in California’s Future? Recap of California Agency’s Recent Board Meeting

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State officials who oversee California’s data privacy law recently convened a public meeting to discuss various privacy-related matters – and may have signaled that an explanation of employer obligations under the law could...more

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Mother May I? Florida and Utah Recently Regulations for Minor Use of Social Media Platforms

Florida recently passed a new law and Utah recently repealed and replaced its previously enjoined law with two new bills (available here and here), which regulate minors’ access to social media platforms. The laws highlight...more

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New Limits on Minor Consents in Idaho

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Effective July 1, 2024, Idaho healthcare providers must obtain parental consent to treat unemancipated minors or face civil liability except in emergency cases.  In addition, parents will have a right to access the medical...more

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IVF Caught in the Crosshairs: The Aftermath of the LePage Decision

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

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Consent for Treatment of Minors in Idaho - Update

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In Idaho, persons under the age of 18 (“minors”) may consent to their own healthcare in only limited circumstances. General Rule: Obtain Consent from Parent or Surrogate Decision Maker. Idaho Code § 39‑4503 sets forth...more

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Texas Approves SB 14 Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

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On May 17, 2023, the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill No. 14 (SB 14), prohibiting physicians from providing gender-affirming medical care to minors experiencing gender dysphoria (distress that results from having one’s...more

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New Jersey Adult Use Law Legislation in the National Cannabis Industry Association

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Although voters approved a referendum to legalize adult use of cannabis back in November, lawmakers’ efforts to draft the enabling legislation often went up in smoke. Until recently, the governor’s office and legislative...more

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Vaping Bans and the Impact on Legalized Marijuana

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Stories about illnesses and deaths tied to vaping and governmental action in response are dominating local and national news.  Over a thousand have become sick and dozens have died around the country, reportedly as a result...more

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The Capitol Update - June 2016

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Ending with more of a groan than a whimper, the members of the Connecticut General Assembly concluded a difficult 2016 session on June 2. Members left Hartford after confronting for the third time in six years State budget...more

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Important Changes Affecting Background Checks Under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law

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The Children and Youth Committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to narrow the scope of a Pennsylvania law requiring background checks for volunteers who have “direct contact” with...more

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Status Updates - March 2015

Forced friendship. A committee of the Arkansas Senate is expected to vote this week on a bill that would allow companies and other organizations responsible for supervising minors to require their employees to include a...more

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