Special Education Law – What’s New?

By: Omar Issa

Special needs children have educational rights under the eyes of the law. It all starts with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is a sort of “grant statute” that creates civil rights for this protected class. Amended in 1997 to provide accommodations to special needs children, this special…

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What is the current status of the Pennsylvania CLE Requirement?

By: Omar Issa

On April 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a Court Order temporarily waiving the six (6) hour limitation on distance learning credits for 2020 compliance deadlines. Attorneys in Pennsylvania may now complete all 12 hours of their 2020 CLE requirements through approved distance learning (online CLE) activities. However, please note…

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