The laws governing Special Education can be confusing for parents who are just beginning the process with their child. All too often parents do not even know where to begin. I wrote this article in the format of commonly asked … Read more »
The Consequences of a College’s Failure to Properly Calculate Satisfactory Academic Progress & Determine Dates of Student Withdrawl
In a recent matter, an SFAP assessment of liability was upheld by a Department of Education Administrative Judge pertaining to a community college, requiring the College to reimburse $134,797 to the Department of Education.
On October 13, 2009, Snead State … Read more »
Physicians Denied Access to Complaints Against Them
Physicians under investigation are routinely unable to respond to Board of Registration in Medicine inquiries because they are unaware of the charges to which they are required to respond. The denial of copies of complaints and materials related to those … Read more »
Why Does the Board of Medicine Keep Complaints Secret from Accused Physicians?
Physicians under investigation are routinely unable to respond to Board of Registration in Medicine inquiries because they are unaware of the nature and specifics of the charges to which they are required to respond. The denial of copies of complaints … Read more »
Auto Insurance… You May be Underinsured!
I handle claims for personal injury for clients injured in auto accidents. I regularly find that my clients do not have the necessary coverage to operate safely on the roads of Massachusetts. Insurance companies compete by offering the cheapest policy … Read more »
SJC Rules: Attorneys Required for Massachusetts Real Estate Closings
This week the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court came down with its long-awaited ruling in a case that has been termed “a major victory for Massachusetts homeowners” (Real Estate Bar Association (REBA) vs. National Real Estate Information Services (NREIS).
The … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: What if my Child is Not Eligible for Special Education?
If your child has been found not eligible for Special Education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), he or she may still be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). Section 504 … Read more »
Bullying: It’s Not Just a Schoolyard Problem
Over the past couple of years, bullying in schools has received significant (and well deserved) attention; however, bullying is not limited solely to the schoolyard. Bullying in the workplace has increased steadily over the past decade, and researchers, legislatures and … Read more »
Choosing the Legal Form of a Service or Professional Business — an Urban Legend
There are good reasons to organize a professional practice or other service business as a limited liability company (LLC) or a limited liability partnership (LLP), and there may also be good reasons not to. But, the matter is complicated and … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: My Child is Not Eligible for Special Education Services But Needs Accommodations
If your child has been found not eligible for Special Education services under the IDEA, he or she may still be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If eligible, accommodations are provided to students under Section … Read more »