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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On-Demand Webinar: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has updated its deadline for employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training for all employees. The deadline for
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SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Resumes
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, was signed into law, which revitalized the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), an economic stimulus program
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Webinar: EPA Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Initiative Regarding Ammonia Refrigeration at Ice Rinks
Shipman environmental lawyers Andrew Davis and Alfredo Fernández will be joined by James Hiller and John Wilhite from SLR, a global environmental consultant and advisory
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