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.
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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.
Mark Cheramie Walz offers tips on kids’ cyber safety
Sweet Stevens partner Mark Cheramie Walz gave a presentation on things both parents and children need to understand when it comes to cyber safety.
Litigation Holds and Responsibilities of Parties to Litigation
Once an entity is on notice of actual or likely litigation, the requirement to preserve documentation related to that litigation is triggered.
Changes in Robo-Call Law Affecting School Districts
The 2015 FCC ruling clarifying some regulations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act has significant potential implications for school districts.