When Due Process Fails: Filing a Lawsuit on Behalf of a Student with Special Needs
Federal law requires students with special needs or disabilities to have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). An IEP that in theory is created by a team from the school and parents to set forth the educational supports and services to help your child reach his or her learning potential. In reality, the process may be…
Read MoreDo I Really Need a Lawyer if I Run a Small Business Out of My Home?
Many people who are starting or running a small business out of their homes may not think that it is important to hire a business lawyer. They may believe that lawyers are too expensive or that they will handle their legal situations as they arise. The reality is if you are prepared ahead of time,…
Read MorePerry Craft Wins First Amendment Parent’s Free Speech Case against School Officials
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution expressly gives citizens and parents fundamental rights: free speech, freedom of religion, freedom the press, freedom to peaceably assemble and to petition government for redress. Sometimes, however, schools try to silence or limit a parent’s free speech rights. Trouble arises when, typically, a parent voices his or…
Read MoreFour Key Ways an Attorney Can Help Your Small Business
Every business, regardless of size, needs an attorney. Large corporations typically have legal counsel on staff full time. In fact, they may have an entire legal department whose job it is to protect the company from any potential liability. While it may seem as though a small business would not need this kind of assistance,…
Read MoreDiscipline Against Teachers in Tennessee
The State has broad authority to regulate teachers and the teaching profession. In order to teach, a teacher must obtain a license from the State Board of Education in Tennessee or a similar agency in other states where the teacher holds a license or is teaching. The State Board of Education may suspend, revoke, or…
Read MoreHow to Ensure Your Child’s Needs Are Understood by an SRO
SROs. IEPs. If you have a child in the public school system, you are probably familiar with both abbreviations. If your child is a student with special needs, you likely know better than most how important it is that school resource officers (SROs) are aware of and understand individual education programs (IEPs). For instance, if…
Read MoreSeverance Packages for Business Owners – What to Know
In the past, severance packages were considered only by large corporations and businesses when employees left a company. However, today both small and mid-sized companies use severance agreements to safeguard their corporate interests and keep an employee departure as amicable. Without a proper severance agreement, costly consequences may follow such as damaging your company’s reputation…
Read MoreIEPs and Autism: Ensuring Your Child’s Program Is Right for Them
All children in the United States are entitled to a free public education (FAPE), one that is appropriate for their needs and abilities. These rights are afforded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which created the Individualized Education Program (IEP). If your student is eligible for special education services, they may and often…
Read MoreThinking about Buying a Franchise? Read This First
So you’ve decided to launch your own business. After analyzing your goals and capabilities, you decide purchasing a franchise is your best path to success. However, don’t sign the contract just yet. Starting a franchise comes with a lot of due diligence, a 200-page disclosure document, a detailed contract that will almost certainly decidedly favor…
Read MoreShould Boys Start School Later Than Girls? The Benefits of “Redshirting”
In education circles, redshirting may mean postponing entrance into kindergarten, giving a child extra time to develop the social, academic, and emotional skills that allow him or her to better excel. (It’s actually a term borrowed from college athletics.) A recent article in The Atlantic makes the case for redshirting, citing the value of a…
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