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RI Supreme Court Clarifies Treatment of Distributions to “S” Corporation Shareholders For Child Support Calculations
In general, child support obligations are determined by applying the parties’ respective gross monthly income, less certain mandatory deductions, into a formula and guidelines adopted pursuant to administrative order. However, what on its face appears to be a matter of…
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The Education Reform Primer: The Growth of NEA and AFT Membership in the Early 20th Century
The Education Reform Primer: A blog exploring the history of public school education in America This blog will explore some of the influences from the last 375 years (mostly from the last 100 or so) that have shaped public school…
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The Education Reform Primer: Career and Technical Education (CTE) – From Agriculture to STEAM
The Education Reform Primer: Career and Technical Education (CTE) – From Agriculture to STEAM
The Education Reform Primer: A blog exploring the history of public school education in America This blog will explore some of the influences from the last 375 years (mostly from the last 100 or so) that have shaped public school…
The Education Reform Primer: The federal government’s early involvement, and deleterious impact, on public school education
The Education Reform Primer: A blog exploring the history of public school education in America This blog will explore some of the influences from the last 375 years (mostly from the last 100 or so) that have shaped public school…
Employment Law Blog: Massachusetts Legislature Passes Non-Compete Reform Bill
by Kristen M. Whittle and Greg Vanden-Eykel After nearly a decade of debate, the Massachusetts legislature passed a non-compete and trade secrets reform bill in the final hours of the 2018 session. If Governor Baker signs the bill into law,…
Education Blog: New Responsibilities for Massachusetts Educational Institutions Regarding Student Suicide
by Edward D. Shoulkin and Greg Vanden-Eykel Amid the rising tide of suicides on college campuses across the country, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has recognized that colleges and universities have a “special relationship” with their students in certain circumstances and,…
The Education Reform Primer: Was it a Republican President who first advocated for universal education?
The Education Reform Primer: A blog exploring the history of public school education in America This blog will explore some of the influences from the last 375 years (mostly from the last 100 or so) that have shaped public school…