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Attorney Karis North Elected President of Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association
Congratulations to Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP lawyer, Karis North, who on June 8, 2023 was elected President of the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (“MMLA”). Formed in 1946, MMLA is the Massachusetts municipal law bar association and includes hundreds of members who provide legal services to cities, towns and for profit and non-profit organizations. Attorney North’s presidency, which begins on July 1, 2023, recognizes her longstanding commitment to local governmental law and the distinction she enjoys among her peers. At MHTL Attorney North advises and represents municipal clients with all facets of their legal affairs, and is currently Town Counsel to the Towns of Natick and Mendon, and City Solicitor to the City of Newburyport. She also represents municipalities in land use and environmental litigation, civil rights, licensing and numerous other areas. Attorney North is the latest in a long line of MHTL attorneys to serve as President of the MMLA, and its predecessor, the CSTCA, which reflect the firm’s commitment to public service and public law. Previous MMLA presidents from MHTL include Attorneys Peter Mello, Jim Toomey, and Bob Mangiaratti. MHTL proudly congratulates Attorney North on this noteworthy distinction.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP is one of the 50 largest firms in Massachusetts, their years of experience and resources offer clients throughout New England and nationally a wide range of legal services while maintaining a “hands-on touch” that is important in Client-Attorney relationships. To provide this kind of service, they established a multi-service firm comprised of skilled practitioners from a variety of fields. This enables them to bring to their clients the breadth of experience and depth of knowledge required for complex cases. Their broad resources and technology enable them to represent clients in a comprehensive and cost-efficient manner. MHTL has a strong reputation in the legal community and is known throughout New England for its labor and employment practice as well as its extensive business litigation and advising employers on internal reviews and strategic legal approaches when dealing with the government. The firm also has an extensive education law practice representing public, private, and nonprofit educational institutions from pre-K through the college and university level.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.
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