KCL’s partner Andra Hutchins will speak on student privacy issues at an upcoming seminar put on by the National Business Institute. Attorney Hutchins will join two other local education law attorneys to discuss hot topic issues regarding student privacy in … Read more »
Partner Andrew Hyams Testified on the Proposed Board of Registration of Medicine Regulations
On September 21, 2011, partner Andrew Hyams testified on the proposed Board of Registration of Medicine Regulations. He testified that the Board’s proposed amendments would undermine physician licensure rights in several respects.
To read his testimony, click here.… Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: School Discipline and Special Education Students
If any student violates the school handbook, the school can suspend that student accordingly. However, when a Special Education student on an IEP gets into trouble and is suspended from school, there are procedures in place that the school must … Read more »
Partner Andrew Hyams Appointed Chairperson of the Business Law and Employment Law Practice Group
Congratulations to Partner Andrew Hyams who was recently appointed Chairperson of the Business Law and Employment Law Practice Group at KCL!… Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Who has Access to Student Records?
Many parents wonder who can access their child’s school records. This is regulated by both federal law and state law. Under federal law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulates all issues regarding student records. Under state law, … Read more »
Foreclosure of Mortgage and Eviction Proceedings
In the recent decision of Bank of New York v. Bailey, issued by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the court held that a homeowner whose mortgage was foreclosed by a lender could raise as a defense, in a subsequent eviction … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Who Attends a Team Meeting?
As the 2011-2012 school year approaches, it is time to start thinking about your child’s educational needs. If you are just starting the special education process and have been contemplating an uation or you are further along in the process, … Read more »
New Mass – Israel Partnership- Good Business for Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor D Patrick is to be congratulated for his continued efforts to promote business relationships between Massachusetts and the State of Israel. This June, Massachusetts and Israel launched a new partnership designed to finance joint R&D projects in the … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Reflections on the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law
It has been just over a year since Governor Patrick enacted the Massachusetts law on bullying, making Massachusetts the 42nd state to pass such a law. The law quickly became known as one of the strictest anti-bullying laws in … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Summertime Bullies
Summer is sadly almost half way over and kids are off at summer camps throughout the state and country. It is important to remember that bullying can occur at camp just as easily as it can occur at school. If … Read more »