Navigating the Pandemic: OCR issues Clarifications on Distance Learning to Students with Disabilities
By Littman Krooks We are living through unprecedented times. Schools have closed – a jolt to our systems. Students, educators and parents alike are trying to chart their course in our newfound world of online or remote learning. A host of new concerns and considerations in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) confront both parents…
COVID-19: SEC and FINRA Issue Temporary Relief on Regulatory Obligations and Offers Guidance on BCP for Broker-Dealers
As the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to spread and its impact on the U.S. financial market rapidly intensifies, brokers and dealer are presented with significant financial or operational challenges and risks. The SEC started taking action as early as of February 2020, granting continued assistance to and relief for advisors impacted by COVID-19.[1] On March…
Safeguarding Civil Rights of Students During The Pandemic
By Littman Krooks In our new reality where school doors are physically closed, we are embarking on distance learning for ourselves, and for our children, from home. These are indeed unprecedented times. School officials and educators must tackle a slew of new challenges and considerations in the shadow of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). How schools approach…
NYCDOE Institutes Remote Learning and Sets Forth Guidance on Services for Students with Disabilities
By Littman Krooks On March 22, 2020, the Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education sent a letter to all parents to notify all that the NYCDOE has instituted remote learning to the 1.1 million students in NYC. The letter contains important contact information and a plan of how the NYCDOE plans to…
Being Prepared In Challenging Times
At Littman Krooks, our mission is to foster the dignity, success and independence of our clients by providing the highest level of legal services in a caring, compassionate and ethical manner. We strive to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients and their families. Being prepared in all areas of our lives…
Income Tax Return Filing Extended To July 15, 2020
The U.S. Treasury announced that the deadline for both filing federal income tax returns and payment of federal income taxes has moved from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. This is an update on the administration’s previous announcement in which taxpayers have until July 15, 2020 to make federal income tax payments though the…
New Yorkers Can Have Estate Planning Documents Notarized through Video Technology
By Joel Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks In response to COVID-19, Governor Cuomo declared a State of disaster emergency in New York on March 7, 2020. In order to cope with the disaster emergency, Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Law on March 19, 2020 to allow any notarial act required under New York State Law to…
Navigating the Pandemic: OCR issues Guidance on Steps to Take if Your Child Cannot Access Online or Remote Learning
By Littman Krooks As we all navigate the uncharted waters of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we stand with all parents and students and hope all clients and families remain healthy and safe. At Littman Krooks, we emphasize that our offices are open remotely and we can handle consultations via phone, Face Time or other mediums. …
IDEA Rights May Be Waived by Congress as Part of COVID-19 Pending Stimulus Package
As part of Congress’ response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) has proposed to include a provision in the pending stimulus bill that would give the Secretary of Education authority to approve state waiver requests for any statutory and/or regulatory requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for 1 year and…
OPWDD Temporarily Suspends Day Habilitation and Prevocational Services Across New York due to Coronavirus Concerns
By Littman Krooks The Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) as of March 17, 2020, has issued a Memorandum directing the temporary suspension of services at all Day Habilitation, Day Treatment, and Prevocational Services across New York State. OPWDD has asked providers of day program services to provide alternative programming for families who will be negatively…
