Thoughts for the Day We Shared Within our Legal Family in 2019
January 2020 The MLO Minute: By, Dennis McAndrews, Esq. A great many of the families we represent are truly inspirational to us. They may be caring for an elderly loved…
The Pertinent Need for Increased State Funding for Special Education
January 2020 The MLO Minute: By Nancy Potter, Esq. This month, Pennsylvania special education advocates jointly submitted a letter to Governor Wolf. Signatories include MLO Founder and Managing Partner Dennis…
School Resource Officers and Special Education Students: What School Resource Officers Can and Cannot Do
January 2020 The MLO Minute: By Heather Hulse, JD, MS, MA Many school districts across the state of Pennsylvania are utilizing School Resource Officers (“SROs”) in school buildings. It is…
2019 Year in Review!
2019 The MLO Minute As we start every New Year, we love reflecting on the wonderful memories we’ve made and opportunities we’ve had. Thank you for allowing us to serve…
CHADD Conference in Philadelphia and School-Aged Children with ADHD
December 2019 The MLO Minute: By Jennifer Grobe, Esq. On November 6-9, 2019, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) held its Annual International Conference on ADHD in Philadelphia, PA. …
Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Regarding Current Gifts
December 2019 The MLO Minute: By Caitlin McAndrews, Esq. The IRS’ recent regulations published November 22, 2019 clarified an outstanding question regarding the potential tax implications of large lifetime gifts made…
DON’T LET OPEN ENROLLMENT PASS YOU BY. . .
Winter 2019 The MLO Minute: By Anthony Marone, Esq. Don’t miss your opportunity to enroll for the Affordable Care Act’s (“ACA”) Marketplace Health Insurance for 2020. Open enrollment for…
A Disability-Friendly Thanksgiving!
November 2019 The MLO Minute: By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Caitlin McAndrews, Esq. and Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed. Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many individuals, as the event centers around…
Progress Monitoring: Ensuring Your Child is on the Right Track
November 2019 The MLO Minute, By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of the Special Education Department for McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, Ryan and Marone P.C. As the end of the…
U.S. Department of Education Provides Guidance on Dual Enrollment, Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Disabilities
November 2019 The MLO Minute, By Nancy Potter, Esq. This fall, the U.S. Department of Education made clear that vocational rehabilitation (VR) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds…