When a regular education student violates the school handbook, the school can discipline that student according to the policies and procedures set forth in the handbook. When the discipline involves a special education student, however, the IDEA requires the school … Read more »
It’s official: the Massachusetts Alimony Law has Passed
On September 26, 2011, Governor Patrick signed the long-awaited alimony bill into law, potentially ending many lifetime alimony awards across the state. The previous Massachusetts law required the court to consider a number of factors when determining alimony, but it … Read more »
FERPA: The Federal Law of Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, is a Federal law that protects the privacy of students’ education records and access to those records, and applies to schools that receive federal financial assistance under the U.S. Department of … Read more »
Non-competes and Employment Agreements – Together or Separate
This article addresses a challenge that employers face in enforcing non-competition agreements that are attached to employees’ general employment contracts and will offer a solution, which will increase the probability of enforcement. On the surface, the non-compete agreement appears to … Read more »
Employee Misclassification: A Caution to All Employers
For those businesses that utilize independent contractors as part of their business model, employee misclassification has become a major issue. It is one that is taking on increasing importance within the United States, as well as here in Massachusetts.
In … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: A Parent’s Guide to Hiring a Special Education Attorney
The Special Education process can be frustrating, time-consuming, and upsetting to many parents. When parents feel that they can no longer face the school district on their own, many choose to hire a Special Education attorney to help them. This … Read more »