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New Laws Will Impact Public Work Projects

  • 11/08/2019
  • Anne Collins, Peter Sumulong

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two laws that will impact public works contracts in California. Assembly Bill (AB) 456 extends the operative date for the current contractor claims resolution process to January 1, 2027....

New Law Requiring Later Start Times For Middle Schools And High Schools Creates Uncertainty For Educational Agencies

  • 11/08/2019

California Expands Definition Of Domestic Partners To Include Opposite Sex Couples

  • 10/24/2019

Students Suspended For Two Or More Days Must Now Be Provided Homework Assignments

  • 10/24/2019

AB 48 Increases Bonding Capacity, Provides Facilities Funding At Multiple Levels, Prioritizes Small School Districts, And Reduces Available Developer Fees For School Districts … But Only Applies If Voters Approve A School Facilities Bond In March

  • 10/22/2019

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What should I do if I learn of a Title IX issue?

Lozano Smith attorney Michelle Cannon answers the question: "What should I do if I learn of a Title IX issue?"

What are the duties of Responsible Employees?

The all-important topic of sexual harassment has taken center stage on a national level, and school districts are faced with exceedingly high obligations for addressing claims of sexual misconduct under Title IX. To help school district leaders address Title IX requirements and obligations, Lozano Smith has developed this Title IX compliance video series. Lozano Smith’s attorney, Michelle Cannon, kicks off part one.

Are schools required to offer support services to the parties involved in a Title IX complaint?

Lozano Smith attorney Stephanie White answers the question: "Are schools required to offer support services to the parties involved in a Title IX complaint?"