New Injunction on Title IX Regulations Has Wide Ranging Application and Complicates Enforcement by Department of Education

On July 2, 2024, Judge John Broomes of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas entered a preliminary injunction in State of Kansas, et al. v. U.S. Dept. of Education et al., blocking the Department of Education from enforcing the recently released Title IX regulations within the states of Kansas, Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming. This injunction is broader than previous injunctions as it also enjoins enforcement against schools attended by members of plaintiff organizations Young America’s Foundation and Female Athletes United, and by the minor children of members of Moms for Liberty.

New Form I-9, August 30 Deadline to Inspect Documents, and Alternative Remote Examination Procedure

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has promulgated a new version of the Form I-9, which is now available for use (please also see new Form I-9 Instructions).  The new I-9 has reduced Sections 1 and 2 to a single sheet, and has relocated the Reverification and Rehire section to a separate “Supplement B” page, among other changes. 

Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt P.C. Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 13th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms rankings. Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt P.C. has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 6 practice areas.

New CDC Guidance Removes Mask Requirements for School Buses

Effective February 25, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) no longer requires the wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs. However, school districts may still require people to wear masks on buses or vans at their discretion.