Connecticut public school districts face two important compliance deadlines under CGS § 10-220(d) related to IAQ and HVAC systems. With these deadlines fast approaching, now
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced a $1.7 million settlement agreement with IMG Academy (a Florida boarding
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Last week, Governor Lamont signed into law Public Act 26-1, bringing about changes that will affect the age at which students may begin kindergarten in
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In a novel decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Rutgers v. AFSCME, Local 888, that the 2020 Title IX regulations preempted
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Connecticut has long required certain commercial and retail entities to comply with environmental requirements governing the discharge of stormwater on their properties. These requirements and
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Last fall, school districts across Connecticut faced significant changes regarding employee leave rights when state law was revised to extend the Connecticut Family and Medical
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Connecticut school administrators often grapple with whether to discipline students for speech that occurs off school grounds and outside a school-sponsored activity (“off-campus speech”). Under
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On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”) was signed into law. One of the notable impacts of this sweeping legislation is the
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Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
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In this fraught environment following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I am confused about what
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In its 2025 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides
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