According to a recent survey by the Connecticut State Department of Education, 76% of students and 81% of teachers expect to return to their classrooms
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New ICE Guidelines Say International Students Must Leave U.S. if Schools Go Entirely Online in the Fall
On Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new modifications to the temporary exemptions for F-l and M-l nonimmigrant students taking online classes due
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U.S. Supreme Court Limits Employees’ Rights to Bring Discrimination Claims Against Religious Schools
On July 8, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that teachers of religious instruction at private religious schools are barred from bringing employment discrimination claims
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Webinar: Planning for Reopening School Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Shipman and Goodwin environmental attorney Andrew N. Davis, Ph.D. will join Dr. Michael Berg (Technical Director, Eurofins EMLab P&K), Dr. Kathy McFarland (
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“Self-Quarantine” Requirement for Some Travelers Complicates Rules for Employers
As the COVID-19 pandemic eases a bit in Connecticut, other states are now seeing record high numbers of cases. As a result, Connecticut Governor
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CDC Publishes New Guidelines for Reopening Schools
Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) published new “interim guidance” for reopening various sectors of our communities, including schools. The
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New Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program For Small Businesses
On May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released awaited guidance on how they intend to review a borrower’s required good-faith certification concerning the
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New Coronavirus Relief Bill Replenishes SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
On April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act (the “Enhancement Act”) was signed into law. The Enhancement Act increases the amount
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Pro Bono Assistance Available to Help School Volunteers Make and Donate Much-Needed Personal Protective Equipment
In this time of great need, Shipman & Goodwin attorneys, with backgrounds in healthcare, import/export and manufacturing law, are offering to assist educational institutions interested
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AISNE Webinar: Compliance Considerations of Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
Julie Fay will be a presenter during the webinar, “Compliance Considerations of Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans” hosted by the Association of Independent Schools
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