A comprehensive estate plan in Washington, D.C., is much more than just a will. In fact, some aspects of your estate plan can't be covered by your will at all. With the help of an attorney, you'll need to prepare a set of official documents that plan for the end of...
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Month: March 2021
Prohibition against sex discrimination expanded
Many people in Washington, D.C. were heartened by the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia in 2020. In this case, the high court ruled that the anti-discrimination provisions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...
DC Council Passes Law Addressing Dyslexia
In December 2020, the DC Council of the Whole passed legislation that addresses dyslexia in the city's K-12 schools. This law will provide training to teachers on how to identify dyslexia and gives additional resources to schools to address this common learning...
COVID-19 pandemic widens racial disparity in schools
In late January, when Washington, D.C. schools began offering in-person learning again amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one thing became clear: Many minority students opted out, impacting education equity disparities even more. Minority students overwhelming chose...
Things to consider when writing your will
Your estate plan can bring you peace of mind as a resident of Washington, D.C. When you write an estate plan, it's important to get everything right because you won't be able to change it after you're gone. A simple mistake could cause a lot of legal issues for your...
What counts as workplace harassment?
Workplace harassment in Washington, D.C. comes in different forms. The outcome might be the same, but it's important to know the differences when you're thinking about filing a lawsuit. Your attorney will need to know everything about your case before they start...
Takeaways from education confirmation hearing
At the beginning of February, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to discuss various issues regarding the U.S. education system. During this meeting, he was responsible for answering questions from...