A Sigh of Relief: No IDEA or 504 Waivers Requested
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…
Time to Check Beneficiary Designations
April 2020 The MLO Minute: “Time to Check Beneficiary Designations” The process of creating an estate plan is comprehensive. It typically does not involve simply executing a Last Will and…
What We Still Have Not Learned From Columbine: Schools Can Be Doing More To Address Bullying
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…
The MLO Estates and Trusts Department Welcomes Lindsey Conan!
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…
The 2020 Census and Education: Why We All Need to be Counted
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…
Let Us Help You Sign Your Will At Home
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…
COVID-19 and Education: The Responses of Pennsylvania Schools Regarding Students with Disabilities
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…
Your Estate Plan – No Better Time Than Now
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…
Covid-19 and its Impact on Children with Disabilities: Tips for Keeping Your Child on Track!
March 2020 The MLO Minute: By Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed. and Kimberly Caputo, Esq. People all around the globe are currently impacted by the Coronavirus Outbreak. As individuals and families try…
Can Evaluation Reports and IEPs be Completed During the Current Health Crisis?
March 2020 The MLO Minute: By John Goldsborough, Esq. The current public health crisis surrounding COVID-19 has ground most public school functions to a halt. Hundreds of school districts across…