On July 9, 2026, as part of the state budget, Massachusetts passed the “Trusted Adults Act” legislation intended to close existing loopholes and protect minors
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Massachusetts High Court Opens Door to Personal Liability for Sexual Harassment in Schools
On May 19, 2026, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court unanimously held in Sabatini v. Knouse, SJC-13781, that individuals in academic settings can be held
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What the IMG Academy Enforcement Action Means for Schools: A Risk-Based Approach to OFAC Sanctions Compliance
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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Is Your Grievance Procedure Preempted by Title IX?
Maybe.
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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Rain Check: Many Connecticut Schools May Now Be Subject to Requirements Regarding Stormwater Management
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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The One Big Beautiful Bill and School Choice
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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Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall
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
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General Assembly Expands Eligibility for CT Family Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave
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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Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act Amended by General Assembly
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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Revisiting Lead Risks in Schools: Action Items for Independent Schools
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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