Top Back-to-School Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
September 10, 2024
In her Back-to-School Vlog, Arla Cahill, Esq., Chair of Education Law and Co-Chair of Special Needs at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, shares essential tips for parents as the new school year kicks off! ✅ Review emergency contact and medical information with the school. ✅ For students with IEPs, talk to teachers and case managers to ensure […]
Arla Cahill, Esq. to present NBI live webinar titled “School Law: Back to Basics”
May 8, 2023
Arla D. Cahill, Esq., Chair of Education Law and Co-Chair of Special Needs at Mandelbaum Barrett will be presenting an National Business Institute (NBI, Inc.) live webinar on Friday, June 23rd. This program is designed for attorneys, but also geared to school administrators, teachers, principals, counselors, superintendents, board members, school psychologists, and paralegals. Topics covered […]
Recent Landmark Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court Opens Doors for Special Education Students’ ADA and Section 504 Discrimination Claims for Compensatory Damages Without Prior Administrative Exhaustion Requirement
April 25, 2023
On March 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools that a special education student and his parents could pursue their claims for money damages under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) against a public school district without first having to exhaust their administrative remedies under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Arla Cahill to present NBI online seminar titled “Special Education Law: The Ultimate Guide”
March 1, 2023
Arla D. Cahill, Esq., Chair of Education Law and Co-Chair of Special Needs at Mandelbaum Barrett PC will be presenting a live online seminar for National Business Institute (NBI, Inc.) on May 16th, 2023 titled “Special Education Law: The Ultimate Guide.” Special education legal issues can be confusing for school personnel and attorneys alike. This […]