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To kick off the School Choice Voice, an exclusive social media group for those dedicated to strengthening education opportunities for all kids, education lawyer Matt Plain caught up with the President...

With vaccination and testing requirements constantly changing, Paul O'Neil and Jaimie Fernand join us to provide a guide for New York Charter Schools....

There are many types of insurance available to small businesses across all industries. However, since most small businesses don't have a risk management or in-house legal departments, many owners sele...

Massachusetts is poised to sign into effect a new COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave law. Greg Vanden-Eykel joins us to discuss the details of the proposed legislation and its impact on employers and ...

From severe weather to technology breakdowns, even in a non-pandemic world schools can face challenges that, without a plan, can turn into a full-blown crisis. Today, we are joined by public relations...

Public Charter Schools have unique governance concerns and financial audit obligations. In this episode, we are joined by Matt Plain of Barton Gilman and Matthew McGinnis of AAFCPAs to dig deeper into...

As schools utilize, implement and enhance their distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic it has raised some concerns about the legalities of some tools being used in these new virtual classrooms...

With the advent of distance/remote learning brought on by COVID-19, many families have been seeking alternatives to educate their children. In many cases this includes homeschooling and learning pods....

Amid COVID-19, kids across the country are going back to school. Today, Matt Plain shares how charter schools here on the East Coast are facing this challenge. We are also joined by Mackenzie "Mac" W...

Divorce can be a major challenge from an emotional standpoint, but also from a financial and logistical one as well. In this episode, Rui Alves joins us to discuss the finer points of how assets are v...

COVID-19 has impacted so many aspects of our lives, but none more important than our families. In this episode, Rui Alves talks about the compounding effect COVID-19 has had on families that have sepa...

With schools venturing into uncharted territory as they prepare to reopen for the new year, Tim Groves joins the program to discuss liability risks for charter schools in Massachusetts....

While return to work requests from employees working at schools is not new, the element of a global pandemic adds new urgency and confusion to the situation. In this episode, Matt Plain takes a closer...

As colleges and universities prepare to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of attending students might be surprised to learn that they do not have the same access to information about their chil...

On this episode, Paul O'Neil discusses a recent Supreme Court decision involving Title VII and whether gender identity and sexual orientation is inclusive....

Many students and their families rely on extended school year services. In this episode, Matt Plain discusses how COVID-19 has impacted these services already, what impact it will have on the upcoming...

In addition to the chaos and confusion regarding school re-openings due to COVID-19, there are also new Title IX regulations that will go into effect for the upcoming school year. On this episode, Gre...

Today, Paul O'Neill joins us on the Legal Lowdown Podcast to provide an update on the challenges of serving students with disabilities as schools struggle to reopen despite COVID-19...

During COVID-19 school closures, educators have faced many unique challenges when creating and distributing content for online learning. Today, Alex Chiulli joins us to discuss how to safely distribut...

In this episode of the "Legal Lowdown Podcast," Paul O'Neill provides guidance to boards of New York Charter Schools on what they need to know and do regarding extended COVID-19 closures and preparing...

With a hopeful eye toward the future, in this episode Paul O'Neill provides guidance to schools as they plan to resume a normal learning environment in the wake of COVID-19....

Amid the growing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, schools and educators are under increased pressure to adapt to the new normals of distance learning while complying with changing regulations. In this e...

As "social distancing" increases, schools and educators are under increased pressure to comply with existing and changing regulations. In this episode of the "Legal Lowdown Podcast" Matt Plain provide...

In this episode of our "Legal Lowdown Podcast" Greg Vanden-Eykel discusses Coronavirus (COVID-19) legal consideration for Massachusetts employers reflecting state and federal government guidance as of...

In this episode of our "Legal Lowdown Podcast" Kristen Whittle reviews Coronavirus (COVID-19) legal considerations for Rhode Island employers reflecting state and federal government guidance as of Mar...

As concern and uncertainty grow about COVID-19, schools are under increased pressure to keep kids and their families safe, while complying with changing regulations and advisories. Today, Rita Nerney ...

Putting a few simple legal documents in place to prepare your 18+ year old can take a mere hour with an attorney, at minimal cost, and can spare young adults and their parents potential heartache and ...

In the latest "Legal Lowdown Podcast", Greg Vanden-Eykel follows up on a previous episode from November to discuss newly proposed Title IX regulations by the Secretary of Education....

In the latest episode of "The Legal Lowdown Podcast Series" a Q&A featuring Co-Managing Partner Pamela Slater Gilman and Dr. Karen Leitner, covers the ins and outs of medical malpractice litigation, i...

Legal Lowdown Podcast - Episode #5 - Title IX Guidance: Impact of Leaked Regulations by Barton Gilman, LLP...

In our many years of helping clients with their estate plans, we have seen some common mistakes that people with the best intentions have made time and time again. This episode provides insight on tho...

In our many years of helping clients with their estate plans, we have seen some common mistakes that people with the best intentions have made time and time again. This episode provides insight on tho...

In this episode of the "Legal Lowdown", Kevin M. Hensley outlines the history of Transgender Laws in the State of Massachusetts and how they have evolved to where they are today....

Legal Lowdown - Episode #1 - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace by Barton Gilman, LLP...