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New Law to Streamline Child Custody Factors in Pennsylvania

July 3, 2025 by Kathy Riess

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On June 30, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill No. 378 into law, making it Act No. 11 of 2025 (the “Act”). Receiving bipartisan support in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate, the Act will amend Pennsylvania law to streamline the factors considered when awarding child custody. In her latest Lehigh Valley Family Law article, Family Law Attorney, Paige … [Read more...] about New Law to Streamline Child Custody Factors in Pennsylvania

Filed Under: Lehigh Valley Family Law, Uncategorized

U.S. District Judge Vacates the NLRB’s Joint-Employer Rule

March 18, 2024 by Kathy Riess

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On March 8, 2024, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s 2023 Final Rule on Joint Employer Status, which was scheduled to go into effect on March 11, 2024. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., previously reviewed the NLRB’s 2023 Final Rule, which established a new standard for determining … [Read more...] about U.S. District Judge Vacates the NLRB’s Joint-Employer Rule

Filed Under: Employment News, Uncategorized

South Hanover’s Appointment of Board Member Did Not Violate Sunshine Act

April 10, 2023 by Kathy Riess

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A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that the South Hanover Township Board of Supervisors did not violate the Sunshine Act when it appointed an individual to fill a vacancy where board members have informed discussions about who to approve. The court’s opinion offers guidance to public school boards that may find themselves dealing with similar issues. For example, the court held that … [Read more...] about South Hanover’s Appointment of Board Member Did Not Violate Sunshine Act

Filed Under: School Law Bullet, Uncategorized Tagged With: board vacancy, Sunshine Act

SCOTUS Decision in Perez Raises Interesting Procedural Question

March 31, 2023 by Kathy Riess

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In Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, the United States Supreme Court addressed procedural issues when parents pursue claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act when claims also exist under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Summary of case This case involved a deaf student named Miguel Luna Perez.  The School District provided him with aides to translate instruction … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Decision in Perez Raises Interesting Procedural Question

Filed Under: School Law Bullet, Uncategorized Tagged With: Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools

Right To Be Rude at Public Meetings Remains

March 30, 2023 by Kathy Riess

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On March 19, 2023, the Sunday New York Times featured a story on the recent Massachusetts Supreme Court decision that reaffirmed what constitutes appropriate commentary when it upheld an individual’s right to be rude at public meetings. The Case This decision follows the case of Barron v. Kolenda, brought about by Southborough, Massachusetts resident, Louise Barron (“Barron”). In December … [Read more...] about Right To Be Rude at Public Meetings Remains

Filed Under: School Law Bullet, Uncategorized Tagged With: Barron v. Kolenda, First Amendment, Pennsbury School District, public meetings

New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation

March 17, 2023 by Kathy Riess

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Effective June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will require all covered employers - including school districts - to provide reasonable accommodations for workers and applicants limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a recent law that requires covered employers to … [Read more...] about New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation

Filed Under: Employment News, School Law Bullet, Uncategorized Tagged With: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, reasonable accommodations

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New Law to Streamline Child Custody Factors in Pennsylvania

July 3, 2025

On June 30, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill No. 378 into law, making it Act No. 11

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U.S. District Court Expands Injunctive Relief for Transgender Americans Affected by Passport Executive Order

July 2, 2025

On June 17, 2025, a federal judge certified two classes in a case challenging President Trump’s executive

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