Higher Education Law
 Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein represents colleges and universities in connection with a vast array of legal matters including interpretation and advice on regulatory issues, representation before administrative bodies, contract law, employment law, Title IV issues, state and federal Department of Education issues, financial affairs, confidentiality and privacy issues, student consumer issues, student bankruptcy and certification and accreditation issues. We also act as general counsel to a number of colleges and universities in New England.
Many issues affecting employers in general affect educational institutions. For example, Massachusetts law makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees based on the employee's gender, sexual orientation, age (if the employee is over 40), race, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, or membership in the armed services/veteran status.
Educational institutions typically face a wide range of complex legal issues relating to the design and implementation of employee benefit and compensation plans. We fully understand the myriad federal and state laws that complicate the compliance process and we provide services ranging from consultation on discrete compliance matters to comprehensive plan audits. We also have experience with all types of plans including executive contract and compensation plans. We can help your business set up pension, profit-sharing, 401(k) and 403(b) plans, medical, dental, disability and life insurance plans and fringe benefits plans: section 125, as well as dependent care plans.
Title IV deals with both educational grants and student loans and requires that the college or university provide an educational environment that is free of drugs, violence and intimidation,. Title IV procedures must be coordinated with related federal, state, school, and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports student achievement.
The laws regarding education are fast changing and complex. Both the federal and state laws in this area contain procedural requirements that, if violated, can lead to serious consequences if not implemented correctly.
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