The Forum magazine is a publication of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and the Spring 2021 issue is “The Child Issue: Where Youth and the
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Connecticut Lifts Most of its COVID-19 Restrictions
Effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Connecticut is lifting its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals per Executive Order No. 12. During a press conference on
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ARPA Extends Certain Paid Leave Tax Credits and FICA Tax Relief for Certain Governmental Employers, Including School Districts
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which was signed into law last month by President Biden, brought about many changes as part of
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OCR Announces Comprehensive Review of the “New” Title IX Regulations
On April 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR or the Department) announced a comprehensive review of the Department’s Title
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Rutgers University Announces It Will Require Students to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
On March 25th, Rutgers University became one of the first universities to announce that it will require students enrolling for the 2021-2022 school
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President Biden Executive Order Paves the Way for Future Changes to Title IX
On March 8, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order related to Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment in schools. While the Executive Order
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Connecticut Releases Application for Non-Public Schools to Access Federal Emergency Assistance (EANS) Funds
On December 27, 2020, the president signed into law the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act), which provides approximately $82 billion in
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Drinking Water Alert: EPA Bolsters Lead and Copper Rule with New Lower Trigger Level, Other Changes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently promulgated the first significant revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Extended to 4/19/21
Employer Update: The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has extended its deadline to April 19, 2021 for employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training
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Governor Lamont Extends FFCRA Paid Leave Provisions for School Employees
On February 4, 2021, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 10, which requires local and regional boards of education to continue to provide paid leave
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