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Turning Back the “Joint Employment” Clock
Determining the existence of joint employer liability has returned to its previous status as the U.S. Department of Labor&nbs...
Learn MoreNew Federal Court Interpretation for Transgender Protections
In a decision that could have significant implications in the ongoing tug-of-war in the scope of protection afforded transgen...
Learn MoreLobach to Receive “York Distinguished Citizen” Award
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...
Learn MoreAvoid Delays in Responding to Behavioral Concerns in Education
A recent federal court decision serves as an important reminder to local education agencies (LEAs) about flexibility and the ...
Learn MoreThe Importance of Being Specific
When you’re designing an individual education program (IEP), you better be specific. That’s the message from a recent fed...
Learn MoreWith Supreme Court Review Looming, Feds Issue Immediate Withdrawal of Previous Title IX Guidance
Following the recent confirmations of Secretary of Education Elizabeth Devos and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the new Trum...
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How Are You Handling Parents Who Might Not Speak English?
A recent Philadelphia court decision is a welcome reminder for Barley Snyder client school districts to know what i...
Learn MoreThirteen Barley Snyder Attorneys Named “Select Lawyers”
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is well-represented in December’s distinguished “Select Lawyers” designation, wit...
Learn MoreLegal Update: Understanding the New Truancy Regulations
A new piece of state legislation significantly changes the law addressing truancy for students in Pennsylvania. Gov. Wolf sig...
Learn MoreU.S. Departments of Education and Justice Issue “Dear Colleague” Letters and Resource Materials for LEAs Addressing the Use of School Resource Officers
On Sept. 8, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Justice (DOJ) each issued “Dear Colleague” letters and a...
Learn MoreLegal Update: U.S. Department of Education Guidance – Rights of Homeless Children and Youths under McKinney-Vento as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
On July 27, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” and accompanying Non-Regulatory Guidan...
Learn MoreUnited States Supreme Court Issues Temporary Stay of Fourth Circuit’s Transgender Restroom Decision
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