April 2018 The MLO Minute: Our Clients and Colleagues Respond to Our Litigation Victories Our recent MLO Minutes reported two recent major litigation decisions in which we prevailed on behalf of children with disabilities. Our clients, friends, and colleagues have responded, and we pass their comments along with gratitude and profound respect. “I have been…
March 27th, 2018 The MLO Minute: Department of Justice Reaches Settlement on ADA Violations with one of the Largest Childcare Providers in the U.S. By Michael Connolly, Esq. The Learning Care Group, Inc. (“LCG”), one of the largest child care providers in North America which operates under several different “brands” including Childtime Learning Centers, Tutor Time…
February 15th, 2018 The MLO Minute: COLORADO’S US DISTRICT COURT DECISION IN ENDREW F. DECLARES ANOTHER VICTORY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS By Tanya Alvarado, Esq. Parents and professionals working with children with special education needs recall last year’s resounding victory when the United States Supreme Court unanimously struck down the exceedingly low standards set by…
February 15th, 2018 The MLO Minute: OSER’s Q and A to Endrew F. vs. Douglas County School District Recently, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued guidance to School Districts and Parents regarding Endrew F. vs. Douglas County School District. Available to download at https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/qa-endrewcase-12-07-2017.pdf This guidance provides some important guidance for IEP Teams.…
March 16th, 2018 The MLO Minute: Free Special Education Consultations and Contingent Fees Provide Families Access To MLO Services In 1986, Congress passed, and President Reagan signed into law, amendments to the federal special education law (IDEA) which provides that parents who prevail in a special education case are entitled to payment of reasonable counsel fees.…
February 14th, 2018 The MLO Minute: Important Delaware Federal Court Decision Last week, we were gratified to report that McAndrews Law Offices had prevailed in an important federal court matter on behalf of children with disabilities who attended charter schools that go out of business. Just two days after prevailing in that important matter, MLO obtained…
The MLO Minute: McAndrews Law Offices Offers FREE Presentations To YOUR Organization! Over the course of our firm’s history, we have provided hundreds of presentations, seminars, webinars, clinics and other programs to innumerable organizations and groups which address the special education needs of children with disabilities. These programs are provided at no cost to virtually every…
The MLO Minute Market Volatility and Reviewing Your Estate Plan February 12th, 2018: After we complete an estate plan for a client, we remind them that certain important changes in their lives can indicate a critical need to review their wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. These circumstances may include death, disability, marriage, divorce, or changing…
The MLO Minute Delaware’s DHSS Releases Supported Decision Making Form By Caitlin McAndrews, Esq., McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. January 30th, 2018: Persons with disabilities in Delaware desiring to designate an individual who can assist with making important financial, medical, and other decisions can now do so more easily using a DHSS approved form available online. Supported…
The MLO Minute McAndrews Law Offices Wins Major Federal Court Special Education Decision February 7th, 2018: On January 29, 2018, McAndrews Law Offices prevailed in a major education case in federal district court in Philadelphia. The case involved the all-too-common recent situation where a public charter school goes out of business and children with special education…
