by Colleen LaFrancois | Jul 8, 2020 | Education, Firm News
The U.S. Department of Education released its final regulations on sexual harassment under Title IX which includes many sweeping changes to the existing definitions and standards and imposes significantly greater obligations on local school districts, effective August...
by Colleen LaFrancois | Jul 1, 2020 | Firm News, Robert L. Berchem
A novel higher education collective is being created at the University of Bridgeport campus to offer students the opportunity to study in several programs, or from several schools, all in one physical location. Gov. Ned Lamont and leaders from Goodwin University,...
by Colleen LaFrancois | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
By Attorney Matthew D. Glennon Berchem Moses is committed to helping our business clients navigate this difficult time. Connecticut has announced a $25 million short-term emergency loan program. The program is intended to provide emergency cash flow relief to small...
by Colleen LaFrancois | Mar 25, 2019 | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a landmark federal statute that protects the rights of children with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate public education. One of the keys to ensuring that a public school district provides an...
by Colleen LaFrancois | Aug 8, 2018 | Public Forum
The parent of a student receiving special education services in the Highland Community School District in Iowa had a long history of disagreements with the district regarding the program and services offered to her child pursuant to the child’s Individualized...
by Colleen LaFrancois | Nov 19, 2015 | Awards, Floyd Dugas, Rebecca Goldberg
Pictured are Honoree Christopher Sugar (left) with Associate Rebecca Goldberg (center) and Senior Partner Floyd Dugas (right) from Berchem, Moses & Devlin P.C.’s Labor and Employment Law Department at the Milli Awards Millennials in Fairfield and Westchester...
by Colleen LaFrancois | Jan 29, 2015 | Firm News, Michelle C. Laubin
Discipline and Discrimination: It Can Be a Fine Line Thursday, February 19, 2015 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Rovins Conference Room, CABE, Wethersfield If you have a diverse student body, you are encouraged to attend this workshop and learn ways to avoid discriminatory charges...
