ArticleConstitutionally SenileFollowing the adoption of the Connecticut Constitution in 1818, judges age seventy and older had been barred from holding judicial office.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleU.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Law That Imposed Restrictions On Abortion ProvidersIn a 5-4 ruling issued yesterday with Chief Justice Roberts casting the swing vote, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that required physicians who perform abortions...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleLegal Mailbag – 5/4/23As I'm sure you've heard, schools everywhere are seeing increased issues with student behavior this year. As the principal of a middle school, I can certainly tell you...United StatesConsumer ProtectionShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleGovernor Lamont Mandates New Rules For Sports Amid Surge In COVID-19 Transmission RatesIn recent weeks, Governor Lamont has recognized increased rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death rates across Connecticut as well as increases in COVID-19 transmission...United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Shipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleCT DPH Issues Orders Suspending Licensure Requirements For Certain ProvidersOn May 15, 2020, the Connecticut Department of Public Health ("DPH") Acting Commissioner Deidre Gifford issued two orders permitting the temporary suspension of the requirements for licensure, certification...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleImmigration-Related Issues During The Coronavirus OutbreakTips for U.S. Employers of H-1B Employees: H-1B employees must be afforded the same opportunity to work remotely as other similarly situated employees.United StatesImmigrationShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleThree Reasons To Conduct A Trademark AuditBusinesses understand that intellectual property ("IP")–trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, know-how, etc. – is among their most valuable assets.United StatesIntellectual PropertyShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleGovernor Lamont's Order Regarding Public Agency MeetingsGovernor Lamont has issued Executive Order 7B that allows agency meetings to be conducted by video conference or conference call, without public attendance.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleSecond Circuit Holds That Individuals Can Sue Their Employers For Discrimination Under Title IXOn June 2, 2022, the Second Circuit held that individuals could sue their employers for gender discrimination under Title IX, resolving a prior split of authority...United KingdomEmployment and HRShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleBehind The Podcast Episode: Paid Sick Leave LawRight before Thanksgiving, we just dropped the first episode of a new season of the podcast that I host — "From Lawyer to Employer".United StatesEmployment and HRShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleCOVID-19: CMS Advances Payments To Providers And SuppliersIn order to increase cash flow to providers and suppliers during this public health emergency, CMS is expanding the current AAP program to a broader group of Medicare Part A providers and Part B suppliers.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleCOVID-19: OSHA Releases New Safe Workplace Guidance For Construction SitesIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at construction sites, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released guidance for construction industry employers...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleDrinking Water Alert: EPA Bolsters Lead And Copper Rule With New Lower Trigger Level, Other Changeshe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently promulgated the first significant revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act in thirty years. United StatesEnvironmentShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleEPA Bolsters Lead And Copper Rule With New Lower Trigger Level, Other Changes AlertsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently promulgated the first significant revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act in thirty years.United StatesEnvironmentShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleFifth Circuit Court Of Appeals Issues Ruling In Abortion Drug Court BattleLate last night, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleRisk & Compliance: Out Of Sight, Top Of MindIt used to be that a student had to be at school to get in trouble with school administrators. As reliance on cellphones, laptops and other technology continues to expand...United StatesComplianceShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleNinth Circuit Upholds District's Imposition Of Parent Communication PlanSchool districts often grapple with how to handle communications from a minority of parents who send voluminous...United StatesConsumer ProtectionShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleSPPO Issues New Guidance Regarding FERPA And Student Health RecordsThe U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office ("SPPO") recently issued one guide and two guidance documents regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA")United StatesConsumer ProtectionShipman & Goodwin LLP
ArticleU.S. Supreme Court Changes Landscape On Affirmative Action In College AdmissionsLast week, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that dramatically alters the admissions landscape for colleges and universities. United StatesConsumer ProtectionShipman & Goodwin LLP