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

By Julie C. Fay and Leander A. Dolphin on 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

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

By Kevin M. Roy and Keegan Drenosky on 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 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 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

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

By Anne H. Littlefield on 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

Hot Topics in Environmental, Construction and Renewable Energy for Independent Schools

By Andrew N. Davis, Ph.D., Aaron D. Levy, Matthew Ranelli, Laurann Asklof and Christine L. Chipman on Posted in Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

On Friday, February 23rd, a panel of Shipman & Goodwin environmental, construction and energy attorneys will present this informative and interactive program regarding current and pressing environmental, construction and renewable energy-related issues and opportunities for independent schools. The presenters will … Read more

Webinar: Are You at Risk? An In-Depth Look at Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention and Company Culture

By Daniel Schwartz, Jarad M. Lucan and Ashley L. Marshall on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin labor and employment attorneys Daniel Schwartz, Jarad Lucan and Ashley Marshall for this complimentary CLE webinar where they will explore sexual harassment and cultural shifts taking place in the workplace.  Attendees will learn best practices … Read more

Register Now for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – 2018 Schedule

By Keegan Drenosky, Brenda A. Eckert, Christopher Engler, Jarad M. Lucan, Peter J. Murphy, Daniel Schwartz and Henry J. Zaccardi 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. The programs outlined below will provide training and education on sexual harassment awareness and prevention for all supervisory … Read more

Education Legislation Summary: 2017 Special Session – Biennial Budget, Connecticut General Assembly

By Andreana R. Bellach, Ashley L. Marshall and Herbert Rosen on Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Employer Obligations, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts, Special Education

On October 26, 2017, the General Assembly passed Emergency Certified Bill 1502 (“Bill 1502” or “the Bill”). The Bill was signed by Governor Malloy on October 31, 2017 (except for a line item veto related to hospital charges). This summary … Read more

Is Algorithmic Transparency the Next Regulatory Frontier in Data Privacy?

By William J. Roberts and Catherine F. Intravia on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Records (Student Records), Rights of Students, Students

On November 29, 2017, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the use of computer algorithms and their impact on consumers.[1]

This was the latest in a series … Read more

Is Your Institution Ready for GDPR?

By William J. Roberts and Leander A. Dolphin on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Records (Student Records), Rights of Students

The requirements of the European Union (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) come into effect on May 25, 2018.   These regulations promise to usher in sweeping changes to the way institutions, companies, and other organizations collect and handle the personal … Read more

Title IX Procedures and The Need for Fairness to All Parties

By Gary S. Starr and Julie C. Fay on Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Colleges and Universities, Employer Obligations, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Rights of Students, Students, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal

Recent headlines make clear that sexual harassment is a serious problem in our society. It has also been a focus of attention on school campuses. Since the adoption of Title IX, colleges and universities, as well as other educational institutions, … Read more

Webinar: 2017 Connecticut Tax Update

By Alan E. Lieberman, Louis B. Schatz, David O. Bigger and Robert L. Day, III on Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Join Shipman & Goodwin tax attorneys for this complimentary CLE webinar focusing on current developments in Connecticut tax law. Presenters will discuss recent tax developments impacting businesses, organizations and individuals, and review the most up-to-date information on tax legislation enacted … Read more

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