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 one, working to secure an appropriate education for their children, or providing day-to-day comfort for family members and individuals in the community. Their efforts are…
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 McAndrews. The letter urges Governor Wolf to increase state investment in special education in his budget for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year. Advocates for the more…
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 important for parents and guardians of special education students to be particularly aware of the rights of their child. It is also imperative for school…
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 you and your families! We wish you all the best in 2020 and we look forward to our continued relationships! Click here to view our…
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. At its 31st Annual Conference, 1,100 professionals and individuals from across the country and around the world gathered to discuss ADHD and its impacts. …
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 prior to 2026, by benefactors dying after 2026. Prior to this clarification, potential givers worried that if they took advantage of higher gift tax exemptions…
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 the Marketplace began on November 1, 2019 and will be closing soon. To obtain coverage in the Marketplace beginning in January 1, 2020, you must…
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 a wonderful meal with an opportunity for family to connect without expectations of gift-giving or other extensive preholiday preparations (except for the persons who are…
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 first marking period of the 2019-2020 school year is upon us, or at least fast approaching for many schools, it is a good time to…
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 can be used to support dual enrollment, comprehensive transition and other postsecondary education programs for students with disabilities. IDEA funds need only be provided by…