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Pearson Student Data Breach: More than 13,000 Schools Impacted

By Gwen J. Zittoun on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Records (Student Records), Students

Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Pearson, maker of educational programs such as aimswebPlus, suffered a data breach revealing information concerning students from more than 13,000 schools and universities.  The report details that Pearson learned of the breach … Read more

Important Case Update Regarding University Title IX Investigations

By Leander A. Dolphin, Joette Katz and Lauren A. Cullen on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Students

The District Court of Connecticut recently decided an important case involving Title IX investigations. In John Doe v. Quinnipiac University, 2019 WL 3003830 (D. Conn. July 10, 2019), a male undergraduate student, John Doe (“Doe”), claimed the university treated … Read more

Webinar: Best Practices for Conducting Workplace Investigations

By Zachary A. Hummel and Keegan Drenosky on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Employer Obligations, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin employment attorneys Zach Hummel and Keegan Drenosky for this complimentary CLE webinar outlining the steps employers should take to conduct legally sound workplace investigations arising from complaints involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, bullying, violence, whistleblowing, retaliation, … Read more

Last Chance to Register for Upcoming Seminar! On the Front Lines: Raising Awareness of Child Trafficking and Exploitation in Connecticut’s Schools

By Joette Katz and Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Child Abuse and Neglect, Federal and State Role in Education, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events, Students

Register today and join us for the live event in Hartford or by live-streaming video webinar.*

According to Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, between 100,000 and 300,000 American children are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation, and thousands … Read more

“Varsity Blues:” Lessons to Be Learned from the Admissions Scandal

By Lauren A. Cullen, Julie C. Fay and Peter J. Murphy on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools

In March, federal prosecutors announced criminal charges in connection with the nation’s largest-ever college admissions prosecution.  The federal investigation, called “Operation Varsity Blues,” involved 200 agents and resulted in charges against 50 people in six states.  Those charged include wealthy … Read more

CLE Webinar: Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Employees

By Peter J. Murphy and Gregory A. Jones on Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal

Join Shipman & Goodwin labor and employment attorneys Peter Murphy and Greg Jones for this complimentary CLE webinar reviewing effective legal strategies for dealing with difficult employees and the importance of a meaningful approach with regard to employee discipline. Presenters … Read more

Seminar: On the Front Lines: Raising Awareness of Child Trafficking and Exploitation in Connecticut’s Schools

By Joette Katz and Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Child Abuse and Neglect, Federal and State Role in Education, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events, Students

Register today and join us for the live event in Hartford or by live-streaming video webinar.*

According to Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, between 100,000 and 300,000 American children are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation, and thousands … Read more

Reminder to Register – Upcoming Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminars

By Jarad M. Lucan, Keegan Drenosky and Gregory A. Jones on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Don’t wait until it’s too late. There are steps you can take now to protect you and your business from costly litigation. This program will provide training and education on sexual harassment awareness and prevention for all supervisory personnel as … 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 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 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

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 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

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