Category: Edtech
Managing COVID-19 Disruption: Key Student Privacy Requirements Remain Unchanged
As students of all ages urgently transition from a classroom to a virtual environment, concern over the protection of student privacy remains at a high level.
2020 San Francisco Edtech Conference Is a Wrap
Jay Vaughan, Erik Edwards, Matt Johnson, Mike Goldstein, Kate Lee Carey, Naomi Harralson May and Caitlyn shelby
Cooley recently completed the 3rd annual San Francisco CooleyED conference and pitch night.
Golden State GDPR: What the Edtech Industry Should Know About CA’s New Privacy Rules
On June 27, 2018, the California Legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill into law on the same day, and the CCPA is set to become effective on January 1, 2020.
Cooley Team at ASU GSV Summit 2018
Erik Edwards, Jay Vaughan, Mike Goldstein, Ray LaSoya, Brian Burke, Kate Lee Carey and Matt Johnson
The 2018 ASU GSV Summit starts Monday, April 16 in San Diego, CA. The ASU GSV Summit is THE conference for edtech companies and investors. The Cooley team is ready to go and we hope to see you there!
New Year’s Resolution for Edtech Companies: Get Ready for GDPR
Sarah Pearce, Randy Sabett, Diane Savage and Matt Johnson
January marked the start of the five-month countdown to the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation. This post outlines a five-month plan to help your organization be GDPR-ready.
Frontline Education Sells to Thoma Bravo
Cooley advised Frontline Education, an education technology company, on its sale to Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm.
London Edtech Week and EdTechXEurope
Next week is London Edtech Week featuring 30+ events for the local and global edtech community, including Cooley sponsored Live Podcast: Is Edtech a Thing (Yet)? EdTechXEurope takes place next Wednesday with 125+ speakers and 850+ global attendees.
Avoiding Common Legal Issues at Coding Schools (and Other Edtech Companies): Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Nancy Anderson, Paul Thompson and Mike Goldstein
If you operate a coding academy or provide almost any kind of educational program (whether face-to-face, online or hybrid) – regardless of whether you accept federal funds or participate in federal student aid programs – you are probably required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Avoiding Common Legal Issues at Coding Schools: Data Privacy and Security
The second post in the series on common legal and regulatory pitfalls that alternative education providers must proactively avoid focuses on data privacy and security. Learn more about student data privacy and best practices and policies.
Avoiding Common Legal Issues at Coding Schools: Marketing
This is the first of a series of posts on common legal and regulatory pitfalls that alternative education providers must proactively avoid. Today’s topic is avoiding sloppy or overly aggressive marketing.
Excitement about Adult Learning: A Lasting Impression from SXSWedu
Cooley associate, Matt Johnson, attended SXSWedu last week. Read his insights on the conference and key takeaway for 2017.
The Top Five Legal Issues for Edtech Startups and Schools
As an attorney who focuses on legal issues relevant to the education sector, I’m often asked about some of the key legal issues in the space—especially for emerging companies who have to be strategic about allocating their time and resources.