As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, myriad contracts, leases, and business relationships have been significantly impacted. Many of these contracts may have been fundamentally altered and require renegotiation, or may even no longer be binding. Contract Evaluation and…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Rhode Island’s Business Recovery Plan Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic
The Rhode Island Superior Court’s recently implemented COVID-19 Business Recovery Plan allows businesses to seek judicial assistance to restructure their obligations and operations relative to the pandemic. If COVID-19 has impacted your organization and you need: A court-approved plan that…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How the CARES Act Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic
The historic $2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package, officially known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provides significant financial assistance and benefits to eligible Rhode Island and Massachusetts businesses and non-profits. If COVID-19 has impacted your…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Special Education Q&A
Written by New York charter school attorney, Paul T. O’Neill, the following is a comprehensive question and answer about the guidance on special education law and regulations related to COVID-19 for New York city and state. The U.S. Department of…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Employment Law Q&A
Written by New York charter school attorney, Lisa J. Holtzmuller, the following is a comprehensive question and answer analysis of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and New York Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation for New York charter schools. The…
Legal Lowdown Podcast – Episode #12 – Updated COVID – 19 Legal Considerations For Schools
As “social distancing” increases, schools and educators are under increased pressure to comply with existing and changing regulations. In this episode of the “Legal Lowdown Podcast” Matt Plain provides updated COVID-19 (Coronavirus) legal considerations for schools.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dept. of Education Allows States to Waive Standardized Tests – Impact on Rhode Island Schools
On March 20, 2020, Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, announced that states can bypass standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19. States that are unable to assess their students due to COVID-19 are invited to submit a…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Federal and New York State Education Update
Written by Paul T. O’Neill, this March 23, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) education update provides a current status of all U.S. federal and New York state guidance for school districts, charter schools and private schools. FEDERAL Supplemental Fact Sheet on Special Education…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dept. of Education Allows States to Waive Standardized Tests – Impact on Massachusetts Schools
On March 20, 2020, Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, announced that states can bypass standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19. States that are unable to assess their students due to COVID-19 are invited to submit a…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Federal Guidance for Online Therapy and Telehealth
Since moving to shut down their normal operations in response the coronavirus health emergency, many schools and districts have moved to online operations. That has led to a range of challenges, including some relating to the confidentiality of student information….