Insights & News
As Chapter 44 Sunsets, Boards of Education Are Left to Ponder What’s Next?
The transition from fall into winter for many school districts means one thing: collective negotiations.
Avoid an Unfair Practice Charge – What Districts Should Know About Statutory Leave, Benefits, and Collective Bargaining
The 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.
From Censure to Removal: The Cost of Incomplete Training
As 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
After years of litigation, J.A. v. New Jersey Department of Education, a lawsuit in New Jersey federal court, reached a settlement.
CLM&C Welcomes New Associate
We are happy to welcome Michael Kayal as the newest associate at Chasan!
2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Ten CLM&C Attorneys
Ten Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC attorneys were recognized in the latest editions of the Best Lawyers® lists.
No Tax on Overtime: Public Entity Considerations Following the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law.
New Jersey Legislature Issues Permanent Solution to Changing Public Notice Publication Requirements
In 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.
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Reverse Discrimination Case
As 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.
CLM&C Welcomes Summer Law Clerks
We are proud to welcome this impressive group of Summer Law Clerks to the firm and look forward to a great summer ahead!
Graduation Season Brings More Than Diplomas: New Jersey Supreme Court Decision Clarifies IDEA Eligibility in Sparta v. M.N. Decision
As caps fly and families celebrate graduation milestones across New Jersey, a recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision reminds school districts that not all diplomas carry the same legal weight, especially when it comes to special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).
Maria P. Vallejo to Speak at New Jersey Association for Justice’s Annual Boardwalk Conference
Maria P. Vallejo will be speaking at the New Jersey Association for Justice’s Annual Boardwalk Conference on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm.