Property ownership issues often do not make themselves known until late in the real estate process, leaving buyers to sort through complex title affairs. However, title insurance protects buyers and their lenders from these issues, making it an essential part of any real estate transaction. Here's how it works: In real estate transactions, it is not unusual for issues to arise regarding a … [Read more...] about How Title Insurance Protects Real Estate Investments
Pennsbury School District Settles a Lawsuit for $300,000 Brought By Four Residents Who Challenged School Board Policies Restricting Public Comment Speech at Board Meetings
Following the filing of a lawsuit by four residents accusing the Pennsbury School Board of curtailing public comments and enforcing unconstitutional free speech policies at Board meetings, the Pennsbury School District agrees to pay a $300,000 lawsuit settlement. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and allows individuals to express themselves … [Read more...] about Pennsbury School District Settles a Lawsuit for $300,000 Brought By Four Residents Who Challenged School Board Policies Restricting Public Comment Speech at Board Meetings
Act 55 Extends Enrollment for Students with Disabilities to Combat Lost Opportunities from COVID-19
On July 8, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 55 of 2022 into law, intending to address ongoing learning losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Act 55 expands the opportunity for extended enrollment to students with disabilities. Last year, Act 66 of 2021 (Act 66) permitted students enrolled during the 2020-21 school year to repeat their grade level to counteract any lost educational … [Read more...] about Act 55 Extends Enrollment for Students with Disabilities to Combat Lost Opportunities from COVID-19
Third Circuit Rules for School District in FAPE Case: School Shows How It’s Done
In a recent case from the Third Circuit, a school district prevailed against parents’ claims for failure of child find, for denial of FAPE and for private school tuition, both at hearing and in all levels of the parents’ appeals to the federal courts. J.M. o/b/o C.M. v. Summit City Board of Education (July 1, 2022). The district prevailed simply because it was professional and responsive. At issue … [Read more...] about Third Circuit Rules for School District in FAPE Case: School Shows How It’s Done
Department of Education Releases New Title IX Regulations
On June 23, 2022, fifty years to the day after President Nixon signed Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Dr. Miguel Cardona, President Biden’s Secretary of Education, announced the much-anticipated 2022 Title IX Regulations, the fulfillment of Biden’s March 8, 2020 Executive Order guaranteeing an educational environment free from sex discrimination for all students. The goal of the … [Read more...] about Department of Education Releases New Title IX Regulations
What the Dobbs Decision Means for Family Law in Pennsylvania
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark cases Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which have guaranteed the right to abortion for nearly five decades. In a 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the court found that the U.S. Constitution does not protect abortion rights and that states have the authority to … [Read more...] about What the Dobbs Decision Means for Family Law in Pennsylvania
