May 2020 The MLO Minute: By Jennifer Simons, Esq. Although every month of the year should be dedicated to protecting and advocating for our elderly population, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“NAELA”) has designated the month of May as National Elder Law Month. Seeing the impact of the current COVID-19 health crisis…
May 2020 The MLO Minute: By, Nancy Potter, Esq. This month, the U.S. Department of Education released the Department’s much anticipated Title IX regulations. The new Title IX regulation codifies prohibitions against sexual harassment in schools. The regulation carries the full force of law. Key provisions of the Department of Education’s new Title IX…
May 2020 The MLO Minute: By, Jennifer Simons, Esq. During the current COVID-19 crisis many of us are experiencing anxiety related to the fear of contracting this potentially life-threatening virus. Many times, anxiety can be eased by putting a plan into place should the unthinkable happen and you become seriously ill. Two important documents…
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…