In Hellman v. Mass. Dep’t of Elementary and Secondary Education (1st Cir. Mar. 20, 2026), the parents of E.H. and H.H. (“Parents”), two children with disabilities enrolled in private school, challenged the Massachusetts law requiring that “special education services funded by state or local funds [be] provided in a public school facility or other public or neutral site” (the “Place Regulation”) by … [Read more...] about First Circuit Reinforces States’ Authority to Restrict Where Publicly Funded Special Education Services Are Provided to Private School Students
Debt Reset: Overcoming the Stigma of Filing for Chapter 7
In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, a debtor’s nonexempt assets are gathered and sold, the proceeds of which are used to pay off creditors. While filing for bankruptcy is often associated with stigma, it shouldn’t be. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a lawful financial remedy designed to help debtors gain control of their finances and achieve a fresh start. In his latest article, KingSpry’s Bankruptcy Law … [Read more...] about Debt Reset: Overcoming the Stigma of Filing for Chapter 7
Two Recent Developments in School First Amendment Litigation
For those of us who are fascinated by the First Amendment and its applications in an education setting, two recent developments in Free Speech school litigation are worth noting. While both cases are outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the topics addressed are faced by districts in communities across the country. Roosevelt UFSD v. Wantagh UFSD et al. (Eastern Dist. N.Y. March … [Read more...] about Two Recent Developments in School First Amendment Litigation
Northampton County Expands Local Civil Rights Protections: What the New Human Relations Commission Means for Organizations and Individuals
On March 19, 2026, Northampton County Council approved a non-discrimination ordinance (the “Ordinance”), expanding local civil rights protections and authorizing the creation of a county Human Relations Commission. In her latest article, KingSpry’s partner Karley Biggs Sebia, Esq., reviews the Ordinance and its impact across a broad range of sectors, including employers, educational … [Read more...] about Northampton County Expands Local Civil Rights Protections: What the New Human Relations Commission Means for Organizations and Individuals
PA Senate Passes Bill Establishing Safeguards for AI Chatbots Accessible By Minors
On March 17, 2026, Senate Bill No. 1090 (Protecting Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions) passed with near-unanimous support in the Pennsylvania Senate. Likely to pass in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, school administrators are encouraged to review the prospective law and potential implications on the use of artificial intelligence in schools. The SAFECHAT Act Senate Bill … [Read more...] about PA Senate Passes Bill Establishing Safeguards for AI Chatbots Accessible By Minors
Update on the 2025 Adoption Tax Credit and Assistance Programs
In her latest article, KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair and Family Law Attorney, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews the authorities governing the Adoption Tax Credit and related programs and discusses recent developments affecting tax year 2025. Article Highlights The Adoption Tax Credit and Assistance Programs The Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S. Code § 23, allows for an … [Read more...] about Update on the 2025 Adoption Tax Credit and Assistance Programs
