Virtual IEP Clinic: Special Education During and After COVID-19 Presented by Dennis McAndrews, Esq., and our Supervising Partner of Special Education, Michael Connolly, Esq. Our Special Education Department is presenting a free virtual IEP clinic to assist families in coping with the current health/school crisis, while planning for next steps in the weeks and months…
May 2020 The MLO Minute: By, Nancy Potter, Esq. At our firm we are passionate about the rights of students with disabilities. We have worked tirelessly on behalf of our clients to ensure that transition planning and transition goals include learning about advocacy, disability civil rights, and self-determination. Right now, with school buildings closed and…
April 2020 The MLO Minute: By, Michael Connolly, Esq. A provision of the Coronavirus stimulus package passed by Congress last month required the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos to report back to Congress in 30 days with any recommendations for waivers of procedural or substantive requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) or…
April 2020 The MLO Minute: By Jillian Zacks, Esq. The process of creating an estate plan is comprehensive. It typically does not involve simply executing a Last Will and Testament but rather the plan will also include a Financial Power of Attorney, a Health Care Power of Attorney/Living Will and possibly a stand alone trust…
April 2020 The MLO Minute: By Heather Hulse, JD, MS, MA Twenty-one years ago this April marks the anniversary of one of the worst days in educational history. Two seniors shot and killed twelve of their schoolmates and one of their teachers, injured twenty-three others, and attempted to bomb the school, which would have most…
April 2020 The MLO Minute Our Estates and Trusts Department is pleased to announce that Lindsey J. Conan has become associated with our firm as Of Counsel. Lindsey is a highly respected attorney who, in addition to her work with our firm, continues to practice independently in Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Lindsey brings a wealth…
April 2020 The MLO Minute: By Nancy Potter, Esq. The 2020 Census count impacts the federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that are critical for schools, students, and younger children, such as: Special education, Head Start, after-school programs, teacher training and classroom technology. Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school…
April 2020 The MLO Minute: By Dennis McAndrews, Esq. Just yesterday I read in the newspaper of various often-unnecessary gyrations which some attorneys are using across the country to execute wills during the current health crisis. In one situation out of New York, a couple signed their wills on the hood of their car in…
March 2020 The MLO Minute: By, Heather Hulse, JD, MS, MA There is no denying our school districts and charter schools are faced with an unprecedented dilemma due to the state-mandated school closures. Nevertheless, the responses from school districts and charter schools regarding how education is provided to students with disabilities at this time varies…
March 2020 The MLO Minute: By Dennis McAndrews, Esq. The famous basketball coach, John Wooden, used to emphasize to his players that “Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail.” The same can be said about preparing an estate plan to protect your family. The typical documents in an estate plan include a will, durable power…