On May 6th, the U.S. Department of Education published its long-awaited final regulations regarding sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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New ICE Guidelines Say International Students Must Leave U.S. if Schools Go Entirely Online in the Fall
On Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new modifications to the temporary exemptions for F-l and M-l nonimmigrant students taking online classes due
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U.S. Supreme Court Limits Employees’ Rights to Bring Discrimination Claims Against Religious Schools
On July 8, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that teachers of religious instruction at private religious schools are barred from bringing employment discrimination claims
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University Export Controls Requirements – Government Recommends Additional Guidance for Universities
There are over one million non-U.S. students, scholars and faculty at universities across the U.S, many of which conduct cutting-edge research that greatly contributes to
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“Self-Quarantine” Requirement for Some Travelers Complicates Rules for Employers
As the COVID-19 pandemic eases a bit in Connecticut, other states are now seeing record high numbers of cases. As a result, Connecticut Governor
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Pro Bono Assistance Available to Help School Volunteers Make and Donate Much-Needed Personal Protective Equipment
In this time of great need, Shipman & Goodwin attorneys, with backgrounds in healthcare, import/export and manufacturing law, are offering to assist educational institutions interested
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CARES Act: The Education Stabilization Fund
The CARES Act creates a $30.75 billion Education Stabilization Fund (the “ESF”) to be administered in part by the United States Department of Education and
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Student Privacy Policy Office Releases Guidance on Virtual Learning
As school closures continue and schools implement distance learning plans, questions and concerns persist concerning the applicability of laws and regulations relating to student confidentiality
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Webinar: In the COVID-19 Pandemic, What Comes Next For Employers?
The last few weeks have been filled with one headline after another about the coronavirus pandemic. Add to that, almost daily client alerts and legal
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Remote Learning and Avoiding Copyright Infringement
As schools quickly transition to remote learning models in order to educate students during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to understand copyright implications and
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