As Chapter 44 Sunsets, Boards of Education Are Left to Ponder What’s Next?
Nov 13, 2025The transition from fall into winter for many school districts means one thing: collective negotiations. This year, a familiar question will be at the forefront of many minds: what do we do about health insurance? The answer is not an easy one, simply because there are many moving pieces.
Avoid an Unfair Practice Charge – What Districts Should Know About Statutory Leave, Benefits, and Collective Bargaining
Oct 22, 2025The Public Employee Relations Commission (“PERC”) recently decided an unfair practice charge related to FMLA and NJFLA that all school districts should be aware of and keep in mind when it comes to collective bargaining. Cedar Grove Twp. Bd. of Educ. v. Cedar Grove Educ. Assoc., PERC No. 2025-15 (Oct. 24, 2024). This is what districts need to know about these leave benefits and how they should be dealt with during negotiations.
From Censure to Removal: The Cost of Incomplete Training
Oct 21, 2025As board members from across the state travel to Atlantic City this week for the annual New Jersey School Boards Association (“NJSBA”) Workshop, we take this opportunity to remind board members of their legal obligation to complete mandated training under N.J.S.A. 18A:12-33.
How One Agreement Impacts Special Education Law Practice in New Jersey
Oct 07, 2025After years of litigation, J.A. v. New Jersey Department of Education, a lawsuit in New Jersey federal court, reached a settlement. The resolution has immediate and lasting impacts on all special education matters pending before the Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”), and it is vital for school districts to understand its implications and how to proceed in special education appeals.
CLMC Welcomes New Associates
Oct 03, 2025We are happy to welcome Erin Jensen, Michael Kayal and Kazel Kapadia as the newest associates at Chasan! Their dedication and diverse talents make them a great addition to our team. We look forward to the impact they’ll make as they begin this next chapter in their legal careers!
2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Ten CLMC Attorneys
Aug 21, 2025Ten CLMC attorneys were recognized in the latest editions of the Best Lawyers® lists. Managing Partner Ralph J. Lamparello and Partners Cindy Nan Vogelman, John V. Mallon, Steven Menaker, Thomas R. Kobin, Maria P. Vallejo, Philip W. Lamparello, and Thomas A. Morrone were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Partner Cheyne R. Scott, and Of Counsel James B. Shovlin were honored in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch®.
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No Tax on Overtime: Public Entity Considerations Following the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Aug 05, 2025On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law. Among its numerous tax provisions, the newly enacted overtime tax exemption warrants attention from public entities. To prepare for the next tax season, entities should consider the implications of this provision for their personnel.
New Jersey Legislature Issues Permanent Solution to Changing Public Notice Publication Requirements
Jul 21, 2025In response to the continued decline of local print newspapers and the growing need for reliable digital alternatives, the New Jersey Legislature passed the long-awaited public notice legislation, Senate Bill No. 4654, on June 30, 2025. This law is a permanent solution to the issue, as it extends and expands the guidance provided by the temporary relief addressed in March 2025. While the law takes effect immediately, most of its provisions do not become mandatory until March 1, 2026. In the interim, the bill extends the temporary provisions, originally set to expire on June 30, 2025, through March 1, 2026.
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Reverse Discrimination Case
Jun 23, 2025As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, school boards will be tasked with assessing and updating their policies and regulations to conform to recent Supreme Court decision like Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services. This case reminds school districts of the importance of implementing robust anti-discrimination practices. While DEI programs and initiatives remain encouraged by the Department of Education, districts must now consider the potential legal implications of this decision. School boards must continue to guarantee compliance with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and other anti-discrimination statutes.
CLMC Welcomes Summer Law Clerks
Jun 16, 2025We are proud to welcome this impressive group of Summer Law Clerks to the firm and look forward to a great summer ahead!
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