Should Children Conceived After Father's Death Get Benefits?
Clip: 3/19/2012 | 6m 4s
Are Children Conceived After Father's Death Entitled to Survivor's Benefits?
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether children conceived after the death of their biological father, using his frozen sperm, should be entitled to Social Security benefits. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle said it's not the first time a court has faced reconciling an old law with new technology.
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Should Children Conceived After Father's Death Get Benefits?
Clip: 3/19/2012 | 6m 4s
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether children conceived after the death of their biological father, using his frozen sperm, should be entitled to Social Security benefits. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle said it's not the first time a court has faced reconciling an old law with new technology.
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