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On December 10, 2016, provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) related to children in foster care will take effect. The Arizona Department of Education, child welfare agencies and local educational agencies are tasked with working together to ensure the educational stability of these students. The provisions address creating […]

On July 8, the EEOC announced that it has filed a lawsuit against a company that allegedly discriminated against disabled workers by, among other things, “applying inflexible and rigid medical leave policies” in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In May, the EEOC settled a lawsuit for $8.6 […]

In the recent Abbott v. Banner Health Network decision, the Arizona Supreme Court left unanswered the question of whether health care facilities can record balance bill liens on Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) patients. Plaintiffs were AHCCCS patients who sued a third party for injuries. In accordance with […]

Communications to parents with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) may now have to be translated. The Department of Education and the Department of Justice recently distributed a statement of interest filed in a Pennsylvania case. They are now interpreting Title VI and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act to require educational agencies […]

Yesterday the Department of Labor announced its final rule updating overtime exemptions. The rule will affect white collar workers or those who are currently exempt from the FLSA’s overtime provisions under the executive, administrative, or professional categories. For school districts, these changes will not affect teachers. In addition, the new […]

As Board Chairman, Keller will assist the Tempe Coalition to develop and accomplish its annual goals. Phoenix, AZ – The Tempe Coalition elects Craig Keller Board Chairman. As Board Chairman, Keller will assist the Tempe Coalition to develop and accomplish its annual goals. Keller plans to focus on educating parents […]

On May 13, the U.S. Department of Education (“USDOE”) and Department of Justice jointly issued a Dear Colleague letter addressing transgender students and Title IX compliance in schools. Along with the letter, they provided sample policies compiled by the USDOE and a question and answer guide from the National School […]

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor. (Phoenix, AZ) Gust Rosenfeld is pleased to announce that Sean O’Brien and Charles Wirken have been selected to the 2016 Southwest Super Lawyers List. Each year, no more […]

Gary Verburg was elected partner on January 20, 2016. (Phoenix, AZ) Gust Rosenfeld PLC announces that Gary Verburg was elected partner January 20, 2016. Verburg joined the law firm in May 2014, after serving as City Attorney for the City of Phoenix from 2005 to 2014. Verburg, who is AV® […]