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In a case that mixes reproductive technology, family law and employment law, a woman who used a surrogate to give birth to her twins is suing her employer in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts for refusing to grant her paid maternity leave.

She wants to take the 12 weeks of paid leave that her company offers mothers who give birth. The company wants her to get 5 days paid leave, as it gives to all parents who adopt.

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