In a rare review of a manifestation determination under the IDEA, a federal court reminded school entities and parents of the need to look to the specific student’s disability and how it presents, rather than a generalized notion of the disability in question. In the case of J.H. v. Rose Tree Media School District, No. 17-4766 (E.D.Pa. Sept. 17, 2018), the Court agreed with the school’s finding … [Read more...] about Rare Federal Court Review of A Manifestation Determination Reminds School Teams to Make an Individualized Determination
Don’t Turn Buddy the Dog Away – Recent Third Circuit Case Reminds Schools of Obligations to Accommodate Service Animals
In the case of Berardelli v. Allied Services Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, No. 17-1469 (3d Cir., Aug. 14, 2018), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals reminded school entities of their obligations to accommodate service animals and that there is a very limited number of reasons why a school can say no to such requests. The case involved a student’s service dog named Buddy, who, according to … [Read more...] about Don’t Turn Buddy the Dog Away – Recent Third Circuit Case Reminds Schools of Obligations to Accommodate Service Animals
What Happens to My Stored Genetic Material After I Die?
What happens to my stored genetic material when I die? This common and seemingly simple question can have a very broad-ranging set of answers. While every person’s circumstances will produce individual results, there are a few general considerations to keep in mind when storing genetic material. First, is your stored genetic material subject to an express agreement? Whether by contract with a … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Stored Genetic Material After I Die?
Supreme Court Clarifies Meaning of “Operation” Regarding Immunity for Operation of Municipal Vehicles
In a recent case sure to change the nature of municipal liability, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania overturned thirty (30) years of precedent and rulings in redefining the meaning of the word “operation” under the Vehicle Liability Immunity Exception of the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act (PTSCA) otherwise known as the Tort Claims Act. This decision will have an impact for … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Clarifies Meaning of “Operation” Regarding Immunity for Operation of Municipal Vehicles
New Jersey Employment Case May Provide False Sense of Security Dealing with Pennsylvania Employees who Use Medical Marijuana
Garnering national headlines, a case out of New Jersey appears to suggest that employers may be able to fire employees who use medical marijuana because the employee is unable to pass a drug test. However, employers in Pennsylvania should be careful to avoid falling into a trap that would be created by an overly broad reading of the case of Cotto v. Ardagh Glass Packing, No. 18-1037 (D.N.J., Aug. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Employment Case May Provide False Sense of Security Dealing with Pennsylvania Employees who Use Medical Marijuana
Financing the Road to Parenthood
Considering building your family through assisted reproduction? You may be wondering about financing options such as loans, fundraising, crowd-sourcing and applying for grants. Cost of assisted reproduction can range from least invasive and cheaper options such as artificial insemination and a few thousand per round, to more extensive options at the price of just one round of IVF that could very … [Read more...] about Financing the Road to Parenthood
