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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dept. of Education Allows States to Waive Standardized Tests – Impact on Rhode Island Schools

March 24, 2020 by Rita E. Nerney

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

March 23, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

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

March 22, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Federal Guidance for Online Therapy and Telehealth

March 19, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

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….

Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Message to our Clients and Friends

March 17, 2020 by Francis A. Connor III, Pamela S. Gilman and Edward D. Shoulkin

Based upon the most current information from public health experts concerning the response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, and in keeping with recommendations and/or requirements issued by federal, state and local authorities, Barton Gilman is committed to doing everything possible…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): DOs and DON’Ts for Massachusetts Employers

March 16, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

The following Coronavirus (COVID-19) considerations for Massachusetts employers reflects the state and federal government’s guidance as of Monday morning, March 16, 2020. DO Apply preventive and response measures uniformly to all employees. Consider flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home or other…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): DOs and DON’Ts for Rhode Island Employers

March 16, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

The following Coronavirus (COVID-19) considerations for Rhode Island employers reflects the state and federal government’s guidance as of Monday morning, March 16, 2020. DO Apply preventive and response measures uniformly to all employees. Consider flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home or…

Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Considerations Relating to NY Charter Schools

March 16, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

The following Coronavirus (COVID-19) update for New York Charter Schools reflects where things stand as of March 15, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. NYC CLOSING DISTRICT SCHOOLS As you may be aware, Mayor De Blasio has just announced that public schools…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Temporary Changes to the Massachusetts Open Meetings Law

March 13, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

On March 12, 2020, Governor Baker issued an Executive Order suspending certain portions of the Open Meeting Law during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)-related state of emergency. Specifically, as of March 12, 2020, your Boards and all sub-committees may take the following…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Education Law Dos and Don’ts for Schools

March 10, 2020 by Rita E. Nerney, Greg Vanden-Eykel and Matthew R. Plain

Managing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and maintaining compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DO Notify your local health department immediately upon learning that a member of your school community may…

WEBINAR: Negotiating Facility Leases for Charter Schools

February 24, 2020 by Jackie

This webinar is designed to provide practical tips to help charter schools and their attorneys navigate the negotiation of facility leases and get the best deal for their schools. Barton Gilman attorney, Lisa Holtzmuller, will be conducting the webinar in…

Chiulli joins Leadership RI 2020 Class

January 30, 2020 by Jackie

Following a competitive application and selection process, C. Alexander Chiulli has joined Leadership Rhode Island’s 2020 Pi II class. Each year Leadership Rhode Island selects a diverse group of established and emerging leaders to participate in a thought-provoking, 10-month community…

Education Alert: Updated Joint Guidance on Privacy and Student Health Records

January 14, 2020 by Rita E. Nerney and Matthew R. Plain

The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently issued updated guidance regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) as applied…

Shoulkin named CLM Massachusetts Chapter President

January 13, 2020 by Jackie

Edward D. Shoulkin was recently named President of the Massachusetts chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). The CLM is one of the largest professional associations in the insurance industry, with a membership of more than 45,000 professionals…

The Education Reform Primer: Our history with standardized testing

January 9, 2020 by Rita E. Nerney

The Education Reform Primer: A blog exploring the history of public school education in America Amid recent controversy over the SAT/ACT’s potential for discrimination against economically disadvantaged students, we wanted to explore just how standardized testing became a part of…

Barton Gilman attorneys secure dismissal of employment discrimination claims before the Rhode Island Supreme Court

December 17, 2019 by Jackie

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has just issued a decision in favor of the firm’s client in an employment discrimination/defamation case. The Supreme Court considered an appeal brought by a former employee of the firm’s client, a Rhode Island-based non-profit…

Basaria named vice president of SABA Greater Boston

November 14, 2019 by Jackie

Sahar M. Basaria was recently named Vice President of the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA GB). Sahar, who will serve as Vice President of the organization starting Jan. 1, 2020 for a one year term, has been…

Client Alert: Ban lifted on nursing home arbitration agreements

October 24, 2019 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

By Greg Vanden-Eykel The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a “final rule” that long term care facilities are permitted to use pre-dispute, binding arbitration agreements. Effective September 16, 2019, a facility may utilize arbitration agreements, but…

Twelve Barton Gilman Attorneys Named 2019 New England Super Lawyers

October 17, 2019 by Jackie

Twelve Barton Gilman attorneys have been selected as 2019 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers John J. Barton, Professional Liability…

Chiulli named president of the Justinian Society of Rhode Island