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Title IX Class Action Lawsuit: Women Allege Yale Fraternity Culture Enables Harassment

By Lauren A. Cullen on February 18, 2019 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools

Three female students recently filed a Title IX class action lawsuit seeking damages against Yale University. They allege that the University subjected them to a sexually hostile educational environment by failing to take remedial action as women were sexually harassed … Read more

Reminder to Register! Webinar: The Nuts and Bolts of Student Handbooks for Independent Schools

By Julie C. Fay and Thadius L. Bochain on February 14, 2019 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events, Students

Student handbooks are essential documents for independent schools, therefore it is important that handbooks are up to date and reflective of school policies.

Join Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Julie Fay and Thad Bochain for this complimentary webinar as they provide … Read more

Webinar: The Nuts and Bolts of Student Handbooks for Independent Schools

By Julie C. Fay and Thadius L. Bochain on January 29, 2019 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events, Students

Student handbooks are essential documents for independent schools, therefore it is important that handbooks are up to date and reflective of school policies.

Join Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Julie Fay and Thad Bochain for this complimentary webinar as they provide … Read more

How Changes Proposed to Title IX Regulations Governing Sexual Harassment Apply to Independent Schools

By Leander A. Dolphin, Peter J. Maher and Natalia Sieira-Millan on December 17, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Publications and Alerts, Rights of Students, Students

The U.S. Department of Education recently released its anticipated proposed regulations regarding sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. If adopted, these regulations could have a significant impact on the manner in which educational agencies and … Read more

#Metoo: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Professional Workplace

By Leander A. Dolphin on November 19, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Leander A. Dolphin will participate in the panel discussion “#Metoo: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Professional Workplace” hosted by the University of Saint Joseph.

When: November 26, 2018, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM … Read more

Federal Excise Taxes on Executive Compensation

By Ray Casella and Louis B. Schatz on November 8, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Publications and Alerts

Julie Fay Presents at the 2018 AISNE Governance Conference

By Julie C. Fay on October 29, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Julie C. Fay will present the session, “Legal Landscape: Today’s Hot Topics and Trends” at the 2018 Association of Independent Schools New England Annual Governance Conference. This session will review some of the emerging and recurring … Read more

Gwen Zittoun Presents on Student Data Privacy

By Gwen J. Zittoun on October 29, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Gwen J. Zittoun will co-present on legal compliance and best practices of student data privacy on November 20, 2018, at the CEN Education and Development Advisory Council Workshop.

The interactive workshop will provide a solid … Read more

Julie Fay, Bob O’Brien and Laurann Asklof to Present at the 2018 NAIS-TABS Legal Symposium

By Julie C. Fay, Laurann Asklof and Robert J. O'Brien on October 8, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Julie Fay, Bob O’Brien and Laurann Asklof will present sessions at the 2018 NAIS-TABS Legal Symposium.

Julie will present the session, “Managing Students: A Day in the Life of a Dean.” This session will address … Read more

2018 Labor and Employment Fall Seminar

By Gabriel Jiran on October 2, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Please join us for our annual fall seminar on October 25, 2018 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. This promises to be an interesting and informative program regarding recent developments in labor and employment law. Our half-day seminar will include discussions … Read more

Webinar: Hot Topics in Environmental and Renewable Energy Law for Independent Schools

By Andrew N. Davis, Ph.D., Aaron D. Levy and Matthew Ranelli on September 12, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

Please join Shipman & Goodwin partners Andrew Davis, Aaron Levy and Matt Ranelli for this informative program regarding current and pressing environmental and renewable energy-related issues and opportunities for independent schools. The presenters will address key legal and practical … Read more

Janus v. AFSCME: Implementation Issues

By Thomas B. Mooney, Gabriel Jiran and Christopher Engler on July 9, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools

On June 27, we issued an alert concerning the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Janus v. AFSCME (June 27, 2018). There, the Court held that mandatory agency fees (also sometimes known as service fees) for public employees … Read more

U.S. Supreme Court Declares Compelled Public Sector Agency Fees Unconstitutional

By Gabriel Jiran and Christopher Engler on June 27, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools

In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court today ruled that provisions requiring public employees to pay agency fees violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In doing so, the Supreme Court expressly overruled its own 41-year-old precedent.… Read more

The FMLA: Challenges for Independent Schools

By Leander A. Dolphin on May 28, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

HR Forum
June 15, 2018
St. George’s School, 372 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Leander Dolphin will present on the FMLA and its applications to and challenges for independent schools at the HR Forum at … Read more

Massachusetts’ Supreme Court Finds Colleges May Face Liability for Student Suicide Under Certain Circumstances

By Julie C. Fay, Leander A. Dolphin and Melika S. Forbes on May 23, 2018 Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Liability, Public Schools, Responsibilities, Students, Superintendents, Supervision of Students

Earlier this month, Massachusetts’ highest court ruled favorably for Massachusetts Institute of Technology (“MIT”) and three school officials in a wrongful death lawsuit closely watched by educational institutions for close to a decade. The court found that while a special … Read more

The GDPR is Coming: Keep Calm and Plan

By Julie C. Fay and William J. Roberts on May 8, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Publications and Alerts

On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s (“EU”) General Data Privacy Regulation (“GDPR”) takes effect, which purports to regulate the control and processing of the data of EU residents, wherever that data is stored. However, the broad territorial scope of … Read more

What Independent Schools Need to Know About EUGDPR

By William J. Roberts on April 9, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

The European Union passed a sweeping data privacy law that is affecting businesses, organizations and educational institutions worldwide. This law, known as the “General Data Protection Regulation” (or “GDPR” for short), will in many cases dramatically change the manner in … Read more

Webinar: Opioids and Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Are Employers Left High and Dry?

By Kevin M. Roy and Keegan Drenosky on March 27, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin labor and employment attorneys for this complimentary CLE webinar providing a discussion of changing laws and legal concerns related to opioids and medical marijuana in the workplace. Presenters will review recent court decisions, the interaction between … Read more

Webinar: An Overview of the Significant Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act PART 4: Update on Pension, Compensation and 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organizations

By Ray Casella, Richard I. Cohen and Kelly Smith Hathorn on March 22, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin tax attorneys for the fourth installment of this four-part CLE webinar reviewing some of the more significant provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This session will review changes in the pension, compensation, and fringe … Read more

NAIS and TABS Task Force Issue Final Report on Educator Sexual Misconduct

By Julie C. Fay on March 20, 2018 Posted in Child Abuse and Neglect, Independent Schools, Supervision of Students, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal

The Independent School Task Force on Educator Sexual Misconduct has released its final report, Prevention and Response: Recommendations for Independent School Leaders. This report incorporates feedback submitted in response to the August 2017 draft report released for comment and … Read more

RESCHEDULED Independent School Webinar: Safeguarding Data – Developing a School Data Privacy and Security Program

By William J. Roberts on March 20, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

**DUE TO EXPECTED INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 3, 2018**

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Bill Roberts will discuss privacy of personal information as a growing risk management concern for independent day and boarding schools. This webinar … Read more

Sixth Circuit: Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Based on Transgender and/or Transitioning Status

By Anne H. Littlefield and Melika S. Forbes on March 12, 2018 Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Discrimination, Employer Obligations, Employer Responsibilities, Independent Schools, Liability, Public Schools, Religion and the Schools, Responsibilities, Rights of Teachers, Superintendents, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal

Less than one week after the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that Title VII’s prohibition on sex discrimination bars discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its own landmark Title VII … Read more

Plan Now to Retain Your Workforce: The Uncertain Future of Employment Authorization for H-4 Dependent Spouses

By Brenda A. Eckert on March 9, 2018 Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools

Certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-lB visa holders have been eligible for U.S. employment authorization, following a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) rule change in May 2015[1]. Since that time, thousands of spouses with H-4 classifications have … Read more

RESCHEDULED Independent School Webinar: Safeguarding Data – Developing a School Data Privacy and Security Program

By William J. Roberts on February 28, 2018 Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

**DUE TO EXPECTED INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 3, 2018**

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Bill Roberts will discuss privacy of personal information as a growing risk management concern for independent day and boarding schools. This webinar … Read more