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
Continue Reading What the IMG Academy Enforcement Action Means for Schools: A Risk-Based Approach to OFAC Sanctions Compliance
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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
Continue Reading Rain Check: Many Connecticut Schools May Now Be Subject to Requirements Regarding Stormwater Management
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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New Requirements for Independent School Employees Take Effect October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how
Continue Reading Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall
Once signed, effective October 1, 2025, House Bill 7288 will make CT FMLA and CT Paid Leave, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act
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On June 4, 2025, embedded in an omnibus bonding bill, the Connecticut General Assembly amended the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act as it applies
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Last month, we hosted a webinar for our independent school clients entitled “Turn Down the Heavy Metal: Revisiting Lead Exposure at School-Owned Residences and
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Last month, we hosted a webinar for our independent school clients entitled “Tuition Remission: Ensuring Compliance and Maximizing Benefits,” where we discussed tuition remission benefits
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On January 1, 2025, an updated version of Connecticut’s paid sick leave law will become effective. This new law will pose unique compliance challenges for
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