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On April 7, 2025, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), issued notification of a new federal requirement for school districts to certify compliance (the “request for certification”) with U.S. civil rights laws. This is part of a nationwide requirement announced by USDOE on April […]
Dr. Paula E. Chan focuses her practice on school law, advising clients on issues related to special education, labor and employment, employment discrimination, student discipline, and disability accommodations. She has considerable experience planning and implementing civil rights investigations enforcing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI, […]
Weston Hurd pleased to announce that Patrick Cannell and Brad Zebedis have been named partners. Patrick Cannell focuses his practice on insurance matters involving coverage and general liability defense. He is a frequent presenter on insurance coverage topics including case law updates, risk transfer, and business interruption claims. Learn more at: Patrick M. Cannell – […]
Weston Hurd’s 2025 Desktop Legal Primer for Ohio Claims serves as a comprehensive go-to-guide and useful reference tool. Researched and written by Weston Hurd attorneys, the Primer contains Ohio statutes, case citations, and covers topics involving: Claim Limitation Periods – Statutes of Limitation; Product Liability Statute of Repose; Construction Statute of Repose; Legal Malpractice Statute of Repose; Employment […]
On February 21, 2025, a Maryland federal district court blocked enforcement of key provisions of two of President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and practices in the federal government, private sector, and educational institutions. The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education and three other entities (DEIA Plaintiffs) […]
On February 14, 2025, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education released a “Dear Colleague” Letter directed towards preschool, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance from the Department. The Letter seeks to “clarify and reaffirm the nondiscrimination obligations” of schools, and it corresponds with President Trump’s […]
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On January 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a statement rescinding previous guidance limiting enforcement actions in school buildings. This may increase the chance of interactions between school district personnel and federal immigration authorities. Background: In previous years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) and Customs and Border Protection generally did not conduct […]
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