Manifestation Determination - Detailed Analysis Required
In light of a recent court decision, there are some important things for school districts to consider when conducting manifestation determinations.
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Sweet Stevens Katz & Williams Promotes Three to Partner
Three attorneys at Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams have been promoted to partner.
Employer Interest May Outweigh Protected Union Speech
If protected union speech creates a dangerous situation, how should the district - as an employer - respond?
Charter School Accountability
Information and guidance on charter schools' accountability can be found in the Charter School Law.
The Federal Rules Amendments and E-discovery: Part 1
Just last month, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, which alter provisions for Electronically Stored Information, including e-mail.
Mark Cheramie Walz offers tips on kids’ cyber safety
Sweet Stevens partner Mark Cheramie Walz gave a presentation on things both parents and children need to understand when it comes to cyber safety.
Litigation Holds and Responsibilities of Parties to Litigation
Once an entity is on notice of actual or likely litigation, the requirement to preserve documentation related to that litigation is triggered.
Changes in Robo-Call Law Affecting School Districts
The 2015 FCC ruling clarifying some regulations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act has significant potential implications for school districts.
Access to Classrooms
Parents of students identified for special education services are explicitly permitted access to the classrooms of their children; how should public school districts set policies governing that access?
Audi Presents to Susquehanna Valley School Business Officials
Partner John Audi presented a program on negotiation trends and strategiesto the Susquehanna Valley Area School Valley Business Officials (SVASBO).