Taking the time to consider your estate plan can sometimes be a daunting and emotional task. If you have cryogenically-preserved eggs, sperm, embryos, or similar genetic material, the estate planning process can be complicated, but all the more necessary. Nevertheless, there are some basic things to consider when coming up with an appropriate estate plan. First, consider what documents you may … [Read more...] about Smart Reasons to Protect Your Genetic Material With Good Estate Planning Documents
KingSpry Attorney Kristine Roddick Presents at 2018 PASA Womens’ Caucus
KingSpry attorney Kristine Roddick will present at the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Womens' Caucus on May 8th at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Ms. Roddick is Managing Partner partner of the firm and chair of KingSpry’s Special Education Law Practice Group. Ms. Roddick is a frequent lecturer in the education field, speaking on a variety of issues facing … [Read more...] about KingSpry Attorney Kristine Roddick Presents at 2018 PASA Womens’ Caucus
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finds that Non-Economic Damages are an Available Remedy Under Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law
For the first time, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that non-economic damages, such as for “embarrassment, humiliation, loss of reputation and mental anguish”, are an available form of relief under the Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law. The Whistleblower’s Law protects employees of state and local government entities in Pennsylvania from termination or other adverse employment actions when … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finds that Non-Economic Damages are an Available Remedy Under Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law
Applying Wiretap Law and Other Implications of Unauthorized Audio Recordings In Schools
School hallways, school buses, and other common areas of school building, such as cafeterias and gymnasiums, are routinely monitored by authorized surveillance cameras. Carefully crafted board polices and administrative regulations ensure that the use of these cameras is compliant with applicable State and Federal laws. Accordingly, they ensure the public has prior notice of recordings, provide … [Read more...] about Applying Wiretap Law and Other Implications of Unauthorized Audio Recordings In Schools
Recent Third Circuit Case Offers Cautionary Tale for School Districts on the IEP Process
In the case of School District of Philadelphia v. Kirsch, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals offers some cautionary tales to school districts in the development of IEP’s and how costly the failure to get the process right can be. However, with some careful planning, many of the issues that arose in Kirsch can be avoided. Background of the Case Kirsch involved twins eligible for special education … [Read more...] about Recent Third Circuit Case Offers Cautionary Tale for School Districts on the IEP Process
Tax Credit and Exclusion Information for Adoptive Families
Adoption tax credit The adoption tax credit is available if you adopted any child other than a stepchild, including adoption of a relative’s child, international and domestic adoptions, and adoption from foster care. In addition, if you were adopting from the United States, you can claim the credit for qualified expenses for a failed or non-finalized adoption the year after the expenses are … [Read more...] about Tax Credit and Exclusion Information for Adoptive Families
