By: Brittany Newell and Josh Douglass An uncomfortable truth is that no parent can be with their child every second of every day. Many parents must rely on the eyes and ears of others to help protect their children. In the school system in particular, parents and the...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which expanded emergency FMLA and paid sick leave includes a notice requirement for employers. Below are links that came out with the required employer notice as well as a FAQ for posting the notice. Note posting...
Hours ago the federal government passed the first substantial change to paid leave laws in response to the current public health emergency. Earlier this week, the House passed an amended version of its Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which significantly...
Congratulations to Vince Reese, Managing Partner of Mickes O’Toole, LLC., on being honored with the Dr. R. Jerome Williams, Sr. Leadership Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion. Vince will be honored at the 9th Annual Royal Vagabonds, Inc. & Royal...
By: Steven D. Hall Background Anyone with a Facebook account or a Twitter handle will likely recognize that there are certain subjects that families from across America don’t seem to get tired of debating. One such subject is the risk and benefits of immunizations,...
Published by MARE, November 2019 We are often reminded of the duty to protect confidential student information, especially when it comes to medical and sensitive information. However, there are times when we should and, indeed, may be required to share student...
Mickes O'Toole, LLC has been named a “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2020. This is the ninth year in a row Mickes O'Toole has been ranked. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes...
The proposed 2019-20 iteration of the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is currently available for notice and comment. Among the proposed changes is a new reporting requirement for harassment perceived by K-12 school officials to be based on the harassed student’s...
Education Law Group attorneys, Tom Mickes and Josh Douglass, will be presenting at the 2019 LJ Hart & Company Municipal Bond Underwriting, Missouri School Finance, and School Law Workshop. Each session will run from 9Am to 12PM, followed by lunch provided by LJ...
Best Lawyers recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in their fields. For 2020, three Mickes O’Toole attorneys have earned this distinction; Thomas A. Mickes in Education Law; Thomas J. O’Toole,...
