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Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues and labor and employment matters. A former educator, Peter draws on his firsthand knowledge of the needs and goals of school stakeholders to provide practical, community-specific and timely counsel that helps prevent problems when possible and solve them when necessary. Whether navigating sensitive special education matters or advising on day-to-day district operations, he partners with his clients to identify opportunities and pursue a clear path in the face of today’s challenges.

On July 14, 2026, Anthropic—one of the leading artificial intelligence companies—announced “Claude for Teachers,” a program offering free, premium-level AI access to verified K–12 educators

Continue Reading Anthropic Launches Free “Claude for Teachers” AI Tool: What Connecticut School Districts Should Know

On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and the companion case Little v. Hecox

Continue Reading United States Supreme Court Holds that States May Restrict Transgender Student Participation in Female Sports

Earlier this month, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) released joint guidance about

Continue Reading OSERS and OESE Release Guidance on Inclusive Educational Practices Regarding Students with Disabilities