First Look at Executive Order No. 175
To Our School Board Community: Today, the Governor issued Executive Order No. 175 which addresses, among other things, reopening plans and reopening requirements, requirements for all-remote learning, and periodic updates to the Department of Education. We are working to unpack this lengthy Executive Order so we can provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate […]
All virtual openings may be a new reality
To Our School Board Community: Stay tuned! Today at his 1PM Press Conference the Governor is supposed to announce a plan to allow schools to open virtually in the fall. Previously under the Road Back Plan schools were required to provide some element of in-person instruction for students to attend school in the fall. What does […]
NJDOE’s FAQ’s Released
To Our School Board Community: We have been trying to anticipate and quickly respond to your questions during this time, given the unprecedented challenges presented to our Boards related to COVID-19 school closures. Today the Governor announced that the FAQs for reopening schools had be released. The FAQs can be found here. Additionally, the Governor […]
Governor Murphy Announces Face Coverings Will Be Required For All Students
To Our School Board Community: We have been trying to anticipate and quickly respond to your questions during this time, given the unprecedented challenges presented to our Boards related to COVID-19 school closures. Today Governor Murphy announced that face coverings will be required for all students at all times while inside a school building, regardless of […]
Bankruptcies Rising Amid Continued Uncertainty—What You Can Do
We remain in uncertain times. While there is a growing sense of optimism fueled by promising signs on vaccines, treatments, and a new stimulus package, bolstered by the return of sports, many areas of the country are still badly affected by the pandemic. There is reason to be hopeful, but none of these positive developments […]
CDC Releases Updated Guidance For a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020
Yesterday the CDC issued updated Guidance on Preparing K-12 School Administrators for a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020. The CDC notes the “unique and critical role that schools play makes them a priority for opening and remaining open, enabling students to receive both academic instruction and support as well as critical services.” The […]
Fall School Sports “Return to Play” Update
We have been trying to anticipate and quickly respond to your questions during this time, given the unprecedented challenges presented to our Boards related to COVID-19 school closures. On July 10, 2020, NJSIAA released a memo titled, “Return to Play Update,” which contained an updated schedule for a delayed fall sports season. Presently, all fall […]
Is It Time to Litigate? Florida Standards for Contesting a Testator’s Capacity
July 7, 2020 Michael Salad Most people are aware that a person executing a will (a “testator”) must be of sound mind. Testators should not be influenced or coerced by anyone. Unfortunately, family members often litigate these issues because they do not agree with the provisions of a will. Dissatisfied parties often contest wills by […]
Cherry Hill Squares Episode 11 – Featuring Lloyd Levenson
Join Cooper Levenson Attorney Cynthia Grob from the Family Law Practice Group as she talks with Cooper Levenson CEO Lloyd Levenson.
Bridge Year Pilot Program
To Our School Board Community: On June 26, 2020, Governor Murphy signed an Act requiring the Commissioner of Education to establish a three-year “Bridge Year Pilot Program” for certain students who were impacted by the public health state of emergency caused by COVID-19. Under the Bridge Year Pilot Program (the “Pilot Program”), each school district […]