Rights of Transgender Students
LGBT is a growing issue in schools. The firm offers some background on this issue as it relates to Title IX and the recent ruling in G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board.
Sweet Stevens’ Cheramie Walz Holds Data Security Workshop for Schools
Sweet Stevens Participates in the 44th Lehigh Special Ed Law Conference
Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP is again playing a major part in the upcoming Lehigh University 44th Special Education Law Conference.
Sweet Stevens Attorneys to Present Highlight of PAPSA Conference
Sweet Stevens attorneys are slated to speak at one of the featured programs of the 2016 conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Service Administrators.
Language Issues and Meaningful Parental Participation
The IDEA requires that parents be given an opportunity to participate in meetings and discussions related to their child's special education. How does this affect a district's approach when their native tongue is not English?
Manifestation Determination - Detailed Analysis Required
In light of a recent court decision, there are some important things for school districts to consider when conducting manifestation determinations.
Sweet Stevens Katz & Williams Promotes Three to Partner
Three attorneys at Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams have been promoted to partner.
Employer Interest May Outweigh Protected Union Speech
If protected union speech creates a dangerous situation, how should the district - as an employer - respond?
Charter School Accountability
Information and guidance on charter schools' accountability can be found in the Charter School Law.
The Federal Rules Amendments and E-discovery: Part 1
Just last month, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, which alter provisions for Electronically Stored Information, including e-mail.