2011 - Maiello Brungo & Maiello

An Accident Checklist from the Maiello, Brungo & Maiello Litigation Team

December 14, 2011

As everyone knows, accidents happen, and even good drivers who are paying attention can be in an automobile collision. This article aims to provide the basic checklist to enable you…

Social Media’s Impact on Business

December 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

It is no secret that employees frequently use their work computer to access the internet for non business-related purposes. A recent Zoomerang survey indicated that nearly a quarter of U.S.…

Punitive Damages are Available in an Action for Failure to Rehire a Veteran Returning to a Civilian Job from Military Duty

December 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

With the United States being involved in several conflicts overseas, it is possible that you and your company have had or will have an employee returning from active military service…

Admissibility of Social Network Site Communications as Evidence

December 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

The privacy and confidentiality of social network site communications is a developing issue in litigation. Electronic communications and information are discoverable between the parties to a civil lawsuit, provided they…

Social Media – An Overview of Legal Issues Businesses Face

December 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

Social Media- Twitter, Facebook, Blogs- can all be a great resource for businesses looking to increase their profiles and their profits. Unfortunately, many businesses overlook or are simply not aware…

Act 97 of 2011 (Increase to School District Bid Limits) and Act 101 of 2011 (Safety in Youth Sports Act)

November 17, 2011

MBM Law Firm News

First, Act 97 of 2011 amends provisions applicable to bidding, price quotes and construction. Specifically, Act 97 modifies Sections 751 and 807.1 of the School Code, 24 P.S. §§ 7-751…

David Raves to speak at American Bar Association Construction Forum

October 14, 2011

Firm News

David Raves will speak at the ABA’s Construction Industry Forum at the Consol Energy Center on November 3, 2011. The Construction Contracts Program: Understanding and Negotiating the Critical Clauses in…

RECENT LEGISLATION/COURT DECISIONS IMPACT SCHOOL DISTRICTS

October 13, 2011

Newsletter Articles

While school districts are very familiar with the state budget’s impact on education appropriations (Act 1A of 2011), additional recent legislation and Court decisions have significantly impacted school district operations…

STATE-CREATED DANGER – IS YOUR DISTRICT AT RISK?

October 13, 2011

Newsletter Articles

In a decision announced August 22, 2011, Western District Judge David Cercone dismissed a lawsuit by granting the summary judgment motion filed by MB&M in favor of a client school…

WHEN DOGS GO TO SCHOOL – SERVICE ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM

October 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

In the Fall 2010 edition of MBM Education News, we reported on the final Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations which at that time had only recently been released by the…

ESI SPOLIATION SANCTIONS – STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR DISTRICT

October 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

School districts are constantly bombarded by litigation involving federal constitutional rights or protections, whether First Amendment student free speech issues or employee discrimination claims based on age, sex or race. …

TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ONLINE AND OUT OF CONTROL – FREE SPEECH IN THE INTERNET AGE

October 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

Within the last few months, several court decisions and other developments have occurred which impact the internet free speech rights of students and teachers and attempts to address the effect…

Cyber-Learning’s Impact on the Workforce

October 12, 2011

Newsletter Articles

Your school district falls into one of two categories: either you are already implementing cyber–education in some form or you will be implementing cyber-education in the next few years. In…

MB&M Wins Dismissal of State-Created Danger Suit for Local School District

August 23, 2011

Firm News

In a decision announced August 22, 2011, District Judge David Cercone granted the summary judgment motion filed by Maiello, Brungo & Maiello on behalf of the North Allegheny School District…

Commonwealth Court Decision on Right-to-Know Request

August 19, 2011

MBM Law Firm News

On August 4, 2011, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a decision on an appeal from the Office of Open Records (OOR) decision on a Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) request for…

Year: 2011

An Accident Checklist from the Maiello, Brungo & Maiello Litigation Team

Act 97 of 2011 (Increase to School District Bid Limits) and Act 101 of 2011 (Safety in Youth Sports Act)

David Raves to speak at American Bar Association Construction Forum

MB&M Wins Dismissal of State-Created Danger Suit for Local School District

Commonwealth Court Decision on Right-to-Know Request

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