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Webinar: Are You at Risk? An In-Depth Look at Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention and Company Culture

By Daniel Schwartz, Jarad M. Lucan and Ashley L. Marshall on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin labor and employment attorneys Daniel Schwartz, Jarad Lucan and Ashley Marshall for this complimentary CLE webinar where they will explore sexual harassment and cultural shifts taking place in the workplace.  Attendees will learn best practices … Read more

Register Now for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – 2018 Schedule

By Keegan Drenosky, Brenda A. Eckert, Christopher Engler, Jarad M. Lucan, Peter J. Murphy, Daniel Schwartz and Henry J. Zaccardi on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Don’t wait until it’s too late. There are steps you can take now to protect you and your business from costly litigation. The programs outlined below will provide training and education on sexual harassment awareness and prevention for all supervisory … Read more

Is Algorithmic Transparency the Next Regulatory Frontier in Data Privacy?

By William J. Roberts and Catherine F. Intravia on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Records (Student Records), Rights of Students, Students

On November 29, 2017, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the use of computer algorithms and their impact on consumers.[1]

This was the latest in a series … Read more

Is Your Institution Ready for GDPR?

By William J. Roberts and Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Records (Student Records), Rights of Students

The requirements of the European Union (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) come into effect on May 25, 2018.   These regulations promise to usher in sweeping changes to the way institutions, companies, and other organizations collect and handle the personal … Read more

Title IX Procedures and The Need for Fairness to All Parties

By Gary S. Starr and Julie C. Fay on Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Employer Obligations, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Rights of Students, Students, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal

Recent headlines make clear that sexual harassment is a serious problem in our society. It has also been a focus of attention on school campuses. Since the adoption of Title IX, colleges and universities, as well as other educational institutions, … Read more

Webinar: 2017 Connecticut Tax Update

By Alan E. Lieberman, Louis B. Schatz, David O. Bigger and Robert L. Day, III on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin tax attorneys for this complimentary CLE webinar focusing on current developments in Connecticut tax law. Presenters will discuss recent tax developments impacting businesses, organizations and individuals, and review the most up-to-date information on tax legislation enacted … Read more

Webinar: Conducting Effective Employee Investigations

By Lisa Banatoski Mehta and Peter J. Murphy on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Employers are required to investigate routine personnel matters, claims of employee harassment, discrimination and other behavior. This complimentary webinar will provide a review of Federal and State laws related to employee investigations, and address best practices employers and their counsel … Read more

Statutory Changes to Athletic Trainer Laws: What’s New?

By Peter J. Maher on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Employer Responsibilities, Extracurricular Activities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Supervision of Students

Earlier this summer, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act No. 17-195, An Act Concerning Athletic Trainers (the “Act”), which amended the statute governing the professional requirements surrounding athletic trainers. Effective October 1, 2017, Section 1 of the Act amended … Read more

Presidential Proclamation Outlines Rules for New Travel Ban

By Brenda A. Eckert and Linda L. Yoder on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

On September 24, 2017, the Trump administration issued a proclamation that imposes new travel restrictions on foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States from eight countries: Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. The proclamation, … Read more

U.S. Department of Education Withdraws Prior Title IX Guidance and Issues Interim Guidance on Sexual Misconduct

By Julie C. Fay on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools

Last Friday, in advance of the public rule-making process concerning schools’ Title IX responsibilities, the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its current Title IX guidance concerning sexual harassment and violence.  Particularly, the Department withdrew its Dear Colleague Letter dated April … Read more

Equal Access in the Digital Age: OCR Ramps Up Investigations into Website Accessibility

By Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Colleges and Universities, Public Schools, Rights of Students, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Consider the fact that we now live in a digital age, with limitless information at our fingertips, accessible (to many of us) with a few keystrokes or a simple voice command into our now ubiquitous cell phones. Now consider that, … Read more

DHS Rescinds Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): What You Need to Know About the End of DACA

By Brenda A. Eckert and Linda L. Yoder on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

On September 5, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated the orderly phase out of the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DHS will provide a limited, six-month window during which it will consider certain requests … Read more

U.S. Department of Education Announces Intention to Review and Replace Title IX Regulations Concerning Sexual Harassment and Violence

By Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Liability, Public Schools, Responsibilities, Rights of Students, Students, Superintendents, Supervision of Students

On Thursday, in a speech by U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos, the Department announced that it would undertake a review of its current Title IX enforcement guidance concerning campus-based sexual harassment and violence. Particularly, Ms. DeVos notified stakeholders … Read more

Connecticut Supreme Court Issues Decision in Munn v. Hotchkiss

By Julie C. Fay on Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Liability, Public Schools, Responsibilities, Rights of Students, Students, Superintendents, Supervision of Students

On Friday, the Connecticut Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling in Munn v. Hotchkiss School, the case involving a private school student who contracted tick-borne encephalitis on a school-sponsored trip to China.  In its ruling, the Supreme Court found unanimously … Read more

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