Legal Brief – Surrogacy Law
In this radio clip, attorney Colleen Quinn talks about the legal aspects of surrogacy. Quinn is the past President of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys and is recognized as an expert in surrogacy law. Quinn answers questions about how to choose a surrogate, what type of screening surrogates should receive, and the […]
Read More...Legal Brief – Adoption Law
In this radio clip, attorney Colleen Quinn discusses adoption law and details the process of adopting a child. As President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, Quinn is an expert in adoption law. Quinn answers questions regarding how one starts the adoption process, the differences between adopting domestically and internationally, and the average length […]
Read More...Being a foster parent – what is it about?
Being a foster parent – what is it about? Join attorney Colleen M. Quinn as she interviews author, therapist and single foster parent Joel Elston about foster parenting. What must I do to be a foster parent? What is involved? What are my rights? Will I be able to adopt the child? In this presentation […]
Read More...Mom, Mommy & Daddy and Daddy, Dad & Mommy: Assisted Reproductive Technologies & the Evolving Legal Recognition of Tri-Parenting
With the increasing use of assisted reproductive technologies (“ART”), including gamete (sperm, egg, and embryo) donation and the use of gestational carriers and traditional surrogates, particularly coupled with the recognition of same-sex marriages and other societal factors, our world is facing a new frontier of family formation. This new frontier includes the recognition of more […]
Read More...Subsequent Waves of LGBTQ Rights in Family Formation and Reproduction
Explore how LGBT family formation has evolved since the Stonewall Riots. The primary means for LGBT families to build their families, other than traditional intercourse between a man and a woman were and continue to be through adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (“ART”). In the world of assisted reproduction, typically a lesbian couple or a […]
Read More...2020 Virginia LGBTQ Family Law Guide
The Virginia LQBTQ Family Law guide was drafted by Family Equality, in collaboration with Equality Virginia. It addresses many of the legal rights and issues that affect LGBTQ families currently living in Virginia. As LGBTQ equality advances across the nation, Virginia has recently enacted a number of new laws to protect LGBTQ families from discrimination […]
Read More...Sexual Assault & the Law – Understanding “Me Too”
Sexual Assaults & The Law – with the “Me Too” Movement With the “Me too” movement, the frequency of the reporting of sexual assaults is becoming increasingly clear. What legal remedies are available? What are applicable time limits on making a legal claim? What new laws are helping to address issues of sexual assault including […]
Read More...On the Job Injuries – What is My Claim?
What is My Claim? is it personal injury? workers’ compensation? an employment case? This show explores the overlap of claims occurring on the job – and whether it is a personal injury claim, a workers compensation claim, an employment claim or a combination of claims. Personal Injury Attorney Colleen Quinn joins forces with Workers Compensation […]
Read More...Common Misconceptions in Employment Law
Common Misconceptions in Employment Law How secure are you in your job? Just what is a “Hostile Work Environment?” Paralegal Katie Obermiller interviews Attorney Colleen M. Quinn on the fundamental aspects of employment law in Virginia and the common misconceptions. Quinn explains the various federal laws on discrimination, harassment and retaliation as well as applicable […]
Read More...Comparing Social Security Disability Benefits with Workers Compensation Benefits
Comparing Social Security Disability Benefits with Workers Compensation Benefits How do Social Security benefits compare to Workers Compensation benefits? Join attorney Michele Lewane of the Injured Workers Law Firm as she pairs up with social security attorney Sean Kavanagh to navigate the differences!
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