Over the years, I’ve referred to a Magic 8 ball, tea leaves, a crystal ball and more to make predictions in what will happen in the upcoming year. In 2023, I noted that various bills would come up for consideration
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/4/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
My colleagues and I read with interest your response to the question regarding accommodations for a student whose faith prohibits him from participating in holiday celebrations (Legal Mailbag, November…
Previously Exempt Employers May Need to Take Action in 2024 under the MyCTSavings Program
If you grew your Connecticut business or nonprofit organization in 2023 and have not yet set up a workplace retirement plan, you may need to do so or take other action in 2024.
As we’ve previously covered, Connecticut law…
Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI: Examining Responsible AI Practices | A CASBO Workshop
Shipman lawyer Timothy Klimpl will present as part of Connecticut Association of School Business Officials (CASBO’s) day-long workshop on cyber security trends and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be held on February 2, 2024 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville,…
CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/21/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Happy holidays to you and yours. Before you take time off next week, I need your help with a holiday dilemma. As the principal of a high school, I need…
CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/14/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As the principal of an elementary school, I am a bit of a neatnik. Last month, I was looking around at old chairs, tables, and who-knows-what in our storeroom, and…
Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Pondering More Restrictive Placement for Unruly Student: Does it Constitute Predetermination?”
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “Pondering more restrictive placement for unruly student: Does it constitute predetermination?” To read the full article, please click here.
Reprinted with permission from Special Ed Connection®. © 2023 LRP Publications,…
Release of Final Changes to Title IX Regulations Now Expected by March 2024
The U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) recently announced that it will release the final revisions to the regulations implementing Title IX by March 2024. The Department had originally announced a release date of May 2023 and then revised the date to October 2023 after…
CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/7/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
At our high school, we have opened a gender-neutral bathroom that has three floor-to-ceiling stalls and a separate sink area. All of our bathrooms have monitors that sign kids in…
NYC Bans Height and Weight Discrimination
A significant change has gone into effect New York City effective on November 22, 2023 with an amendment to the city’s Human Rights law.
The key focus of this amendment is the prohibition of discrimination based on an individual’s height…