On December 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction, which temporarily blocks the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. Two days later, the Department of Justice, representing the Department of Treasury, filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. KingSpry Business … [Read more...] about Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act—For Now
Commonwealth Court Issues Significant Opinion on Charter School Funding Dispute
On November 25, 2024, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a significant ruling in the Esperanza Academy Charter School, et al., v. the School District of Philadelphia, et al case. Esperanza confirmed that the cost of pre-kindergarten and Ready To Learn Block Grants should not be included in calculating charter school tuition. Background in the Case The Petitioners, … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Court Issues Significant Opinion on Charter School Funding Dispute
Preparing For Change: Key Recommendations As 2025 Draws Near
As we enter into the new year and a new presidential administration, it is important for LGBT individuals to prepare for potential legal and regulatory shifts. Being proactive in ensuring you have a sound plan to achieve your goals is key, especially when it comes to your estate planning, family building, and other needs. In her latest blog, KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice … [Read more...] about Preparing For Change: Key Recommendations As 2025 Draws Near
New Pennsylvania Law to Protect Pets from Domestic Abuse Situations
On November 18, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill No. 1210, making it Act 146 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act addresses animal abuse in domestic violence situations by amending the Protection From Abuse Act to grant judges the ability to order defendants to refrain from abusing victims’ pets. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. … [Read more...] about New Pennsylvania Law to Protect Pets from Domestic Abuse Situations
U.S. Department of Education Releases Toolkit for AI Integration in Schools
On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released its long-awaited “Toolkit for AI,” offering educational leaders essential guidance for incorporating artificial intelligence into student learning. This comprehensive toolkit is designed to help schools make informed, safe, and effective decisions regarding AI’s role in education, emphasizing Federal laws and standards that must be … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Releases Toolkit for AI Integration in Schools
Title IX in Collegiate Sports: Federal Judge Rules in Favor of the University of Kentucky
Amidst ongoing litigation against the Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX regulations, Judge Karen K. Caldwell of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky chimes in on higher institutions’ obligation to accommodate the interests and abilities of female students to play collegiate sports. In his latest Collegiate Comment, Brian J. Taylor, Esq., Chair of … [Read more...] about Title IX in Collegiate Sports: Federal Judge Rules in Favor of the University of Kentucky
