You may ask why hiring a lawyer to interpret special education laws is something you should even consider. Isn’t my child already getting a quality education? Can I trust my child’s school to meet their special education needs? What do I need to think about when my child has been diagnosed with a disability that requires special… Read more »
If you have an 18-year-old (or older) that is now ready to tackle life as an adult, there are a few things you as a parent should consider. Has your teen signed a Durable Power of Attorney, a Health Care Surrogate Designation or a Living Will (Ancillary documents)? If your teen has signed these documents, do those documents contain HIPAA… Read more »
When purchasing a franchise or selling one, a franchise agreement is a contract between a franchisor and a franchisee that outlines the terms of the business relationship. The franchisor grants the franchisee the right to use their name, logo, and operating model in exchange for a fee. Franchise agreements vary in length but typically last… Read more »
What is an Individualized Education Plan? An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is a document that outlines specific educational needs and services for your child and guarantees that the necessary support, services, and accommodations are put in place to help your child. At a minimum, the IEP must include the present levels of your child’s educational… Read more »
A Force Majeure clause is considered an “Act of God” which means it is in relation to natural events such as storms, fires, pandemic, etc. The clause is defined as any party that could not fulfill their contractual obligations due to the pandemic. The courts must be able to find the pandemic responsible for both… Read more »
