On August 16, 2024, with little fanfare, the Supreme Court ruled that the temporary injunction against implementation of the 2024 Title IX Regulations should not only be continued, but also be extended to the whole of the Regulations, blocking enforcement of the new Regulations and reinforcing discrimination and bias against transgender and homosexual students. By their ruling, the Supreme … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Extends Title IX Injunction, Reinforces Bias Against Transgender Students
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Charters and Cyber Charter Schools
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”), which amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949. In Part Five of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus John E. Freund, III and Education Law Attorney Sarah Modrick, LL.M. discuss the changes impacting … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Charters and Cyber Charter Schools
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cautions Employers’ Use of Confidentiality Agreements in Employment Contracts
On July 24, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a circular regarding whistleblower protections under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (“Act”). The CFPB warns employers that confidentiality agreements may have the potential to chill workers’ rights and violate the Act. In her latest Employment Law Blog, KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. … [Read more...] about The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cautions Employers’ Use of Confidentiality Agreements in Employment Contracts
Texas Court Halts the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule
On August 20, 2024, United States District Judge, Ada E. Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a Motion for Summary Judgement, striking down the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., reviews the Court’s decision and offers guidance to employers regarding the use of non-competes and other … [Read more...] about Texas Court Halts the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: State Aid for 2024-2025
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Four of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: State Aid for 2024-2025
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Economically Disadvantaged Schools
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Three of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Economically Disadvantaged Schools
