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Legal Developments October 01, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 10	No Immunity For Schools Hosting Sports Events Students and Special Education Litigation Business and Property Construction
Legal Developments August 02, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 9	Governing Board Meeting Prayer Held Unconstitutional Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Legal Developments July 25, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 8	DWK Guidance Constitutional Privacy, the CPRA and EERA: Navigating Post-Janus Legal Opinions and Demands Labor, Employment and Personnel Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Legal Developments July 09, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 7	Janus v. AFSCME and SB 866 Compliance – DWK’s New and Expanded Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Labor, Employment and Personnel
Legal Developments June 28, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 6	New California Laws Effective Immediately on the Processing of Union Dues, Mass Communications Regarding Union Membership, and New Employee Orientations Labor, Employment and Personnel
Legal Developments June 27, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 5	U.S. Supreme Court Rules Agency Fees Unconstitutional in Janus v. AFSCME Labor, Employment and Personnel
Legal Developments June 01, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 4	Classified Employee’s Probationary Period Extended Due to Leave of Absence Labor, Employment and Personnel
Legal Developments February 21, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 3	Charter Renewal Petition and Material Revision Request May Be Considered Separately Even if Submitted in One Petition Charter Schools
Legal Developments February 13, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 2	First Amendment Considerations in Regulating Speech on District Property Labor, Employment and Personnel Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Legal Developments February 06, 2018 Vol. 2018, No. 1	Deliberative Process Privilege Protects Identity of Stakeholders from Disclosure Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Legal Developments October 25, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 8	“Location” in IEP Need Not Identify a Specific School or Facility Students and Special Education
Legal Developments September 15, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 7	If a Particular Methodology Plays a Critical Role in a Student’s Special Education Program, It Must Be Specified in the IEP Students and Special Education
Legal Developments June 22, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 6	Attorney Invoices Are Not Disclosable Public Records Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Litigation
Legal Developments June 02, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 5	Court of Appeal Backs Lease-Leaseback Agreements Business and Property Construction
Legal Developments March 13, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 4	Charter School Is Not a “Municipal Corporation” for Certain Employment Purposes Charter Schools
Legal Developments March 02, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 3	California Supreme Court: Communications on Personal Accounts Are Public Records Subject to Disclosure Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Legal Developments January 26, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 2	County Boards of Education Do Not Have Authority To Exempt Charter Schools From Local Zoning Regulations Charter Schools Business and Property Construction
Legal Developments January 05, 2017 Vol. 2017, No. 1	Supreme Court Limits Disclosure of Attorney Invoices Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Litigation
Legal Developments October 18, 2016 Vol. 2016, No. 13	Charter School Must Operate Within the Boundaries of Authorizing District Charter Schools Litigation
Legal Developments October 04, 2016 Vol. 2016, No. 12	New Bill (SB 693) Amends the Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements for Lease-Leaseback, Design-Build, and Best Value Contracts Business and Property Construction
Legal Developments September 22, 2016 Vol. 2016, No. 11	Public Education Employers May Adjust Retirement Benefits for Current Employees Labor, Employment and Personnel Litigation
Legal Developments September 08, 2016 Vol. 2016, No. 10	The Ninth Circuit’s Latest Decision on Special Education Eligibility Students and Special Education
Legal Developments August 18, 2016 Vol. 2016, No. 9	Courts Expand Use of Anti-SLAPP to Defend Public Officials and Entities Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Litigation
Legal Developments July 25, 2016 Vol. 2016, No. 8	Update to CBIA Hearing Regarding Level 3 Developer Fees Business and Property Construction
Legal Developments June 01, 2016 Vol. 2016, No. 7	Districts Must Use Caution in Relying on Outside Assessments Students and Special Education