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COVID-19 Planning Tool for Schools/Districts

May 28, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

Designed by Paul T. O’Neill – In consultation with many schools, Paul T. O’Neill has developed a rubric for programs to use in planning for the summer and coming school year despite the chaos and uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis….

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Special Education Services During COVID-19 School Building Closures

May 4, 2020 by Rita E. Nerney, Matthew R. Plain and Paul T. O'Neill

On April 27, 2020, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced that she was declining to waive any significant aspects of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) during the current pandemic. She stated that “learning must continue for all students…

Barton Gilman welcomes lawyer Timothy J. Groves

May 1, 2020 by Jackie

Experienced education lawyer Timothy J. Groves has joined Barton Gilman. No stranger to Barton Gilman, Tim is rejoining the firm after spending six years in the education and nonprofit sectors. He has served as a development officer for the Rhode…

Paul T. O’Neill opinion piece in NJ Star Ledger on special education contracts

April 29, 2020 by Jackie

Paul T. O’Neill has written and opinion piece for the New Jersey Star Ledger. The article, “Outrageous NJ school contracts make parents promise not to sue,” reports that some New Jersey schools are requiring parents of students with disabilities to…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Requirements to be Implemented Concerning Notification of COVID-19 Cases Among Nursing Home Residents and Staff

April 23, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel and Sheri L. Pizzi

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to provide additional guidance related to the notification of suspected and/or confirmed COVID-19 cases among nursing home residents and staff. The updated guidance…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Online Education and Dealing with Student Discipline in Massachusetts

April 23, 2020 by Matthew R. Plain and Rita E. Nerney

Schools serve children academically, as well as on a social-emotional level, and school personnel work to provide positive school environments where children can learn and thrive. One of the ways schools ensure their environments remain positive and supportive for all…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Rhode Island Student Discipline During Online Education

April 23, 2020 by Matthew R. Plain and Rita E. Nerney

In order to ensure students are advised and aware of expected behavior guidelines, schools must implement a Student Code of Conduct, detailing the expectations that schools have determined are necessary to maintain a successful school environment, operation, and culture. These…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): R.I. DOH Guidance for when COVID-Positive Healthcare Workers can Return to Work

April 23, 2020 by Sheri L. Pizzi and Greg Vanden-Eykel

The Rhode Island Department of Health has provided a decision algorithm to help healthcare providers and facilities assess when a healthcare worker who has tested positive for COVID-19, can return to direct patient care. The algorithm was made available late…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Massachusetts Provides Liability Protections for Health Care Professionals and Facilities During COVID-19

April 20, 2020 by Sheri L. Pizzi and Greg Vanden-Eykel

On April 17, 2020, Governor Baker signed into law the “Bill to Provide Liability Protections for Health Care Workers and Facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Under the new law, certain health care professionals and health care facilities may be immune…

MA Senate Bill No. 2640: Bill to Provide Liability Protections for Health Care Workers and Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 20, 2020 by Jackie

SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2640 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court (2019-2020) SENATE, April 16, 2020. The committee on Senate Ways and Means…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Estate Planning Essentials During COVID-19

April 14, 2020 by W. Parish Lentz

I hope this finds you and your family safe and healthy. In recent weeks, I’ve received many texts, emails and calls regarding estate planning in light of the COVID-19 crisis: elder clients concerned about contracting the illness, parents with teenage…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dealing With Student Discipline During COVID-19 Closures

April 14, 2020 by Jaime A. Fernand

Creating a positive school environment, where children can learn and thrive, is a goal of all schools. One of the ways many charter schools do this is by creating student rules of expected behavior, commonly referred to as a Student…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): CARES Act allows penalty-free distributions from retirement accounts up to $100,000

April 13, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and Rui P. Alves

Typically, withdraws from retirement accounts by individuals younger than 59 ½ years old are subject to a 10% penalty. However, through the CARES Act, the recent $2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package passed by Congress, Coronavirus Related Distributions (CRD) of…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruptions

April 2, 2020 by Kevin M. Hensley

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will be dramatic across the spheres of medicine, government, personal relations, and business. While some essential businesses stay open, closures and slowdowns are likely more the rule than the exception. Affected businesses will naturally…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Rhode Island Bridge Loan Program Helps Small Businesses and Nonprofits Awaiting CARES Act Funding

April 2, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

Through the CARES Act, the recent $2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package passed by Congress, Rhode Island will receive $1.2 billion in SBA disaster loan funding. It may take weeks, however, before this money reaches Rhode Island’s small businesses and…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Contract and Creditor Considerations for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

April 1, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

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…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Rhode Island’s Business Recovery Plan Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic

April 1, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

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

April 1, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

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

March 30, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

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

March 30, 2020 by Lisa J. Holtzmuller

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…

COVID-19 Planning Tool for Schools/Districts

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Special Education Services During COVID-19 School Building Closures

Barton Gilman welcomes lawyer Timothy J. Groves

Paul T. O’Neill opinion piece in NJ Star Ledger on special education contracts

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Requirements to be Implemented Concerning Notification of COVID-19 Cases Among Nursing Home Residents and Staff

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Online Education and Dealing with Student Discipline in Massachusetts

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Rhode Island Student Discipline During Online Education

Coronavirus (COVID-19): R.I. DOH Guidance for when COVID-Positive Healthcare Workers can Return to Work

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Massachusetts Provides Liability Protections for Health Care Professionals and Facilities During COVID-19

MA Senate Bill No. 2640: Bill to Provide Liability Protections for Health Care Workers and Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Estate Planning Essentials During COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dealing With Student Discipline During COVID-19 Closures

Coronavirus (COVID-19): CARES Act allows penalty-free distributions from retirement accounts up to $100,000

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruptions

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Rhode Island Bridge Loan Program Helps Small Businesses and Nonprofits Awaiting CARES Act Funding

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Contract and Creditor Considerations for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Rhode Island’s Business Recovery Plan Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How the CARES Act Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Special Education Q&A

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Employment Law Q&A

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