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Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions

March 1, 2021

Earlier today, Governor Wolf amended his prior restrictions on capacity limitations for indoor and outdoor event spaces throughout the Commonwealth, and further eliminated all restrictions to out-of-state travel. Specifically: (1)…

Allegheny County Lifts Residential Eviction Moratorium Subject to CDC Order

March 1, 2021

Legal Articles, Real Estate Law News

On February 24, 2021, President Judge Clark issued an Order that permits the filing of new residential landlord tenant cases subject to the CDC Order banning evictions. The CDC Order…

Act 114 Of 2020 – Amendments to The Local Government Unit Debt Act Regarding Tax Anticipation Notes

February 15, 2021

Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

On November 23, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf enacted Act 114 of 2020 which, among other things, amended the Local Government Unit Debt Act (the “Debt Act”) to change the…

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

February 4, 2021

HR Law News, Legal Articles

Until a vaccine is distributed widely enough to reduce the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers will almost certainly have to continue in their efforts to balance the efficiency…

PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL

February 1, 2021

Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of Uniontown Newspapers, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, upholding the largest monetary sanction ever imposed against a governmental…

COVID-19 Guidance: Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief

January 26, 2021

Legal Articles, Tax Law News

The Pennsylvania Legislature has approved House Bill 1076, which has been sent to Governor Wolf for signature. House Bill 1076 provides two forms of tax relief for senior citizens. First,…

Workplace Safety Guidelines for COVID-19

January 25, 2021

Firm News, Legal Articles

COVID-19 has changed how we live and work. As we await the distribution of vaccines and a decline in case positivity rates, many employers are anticipating a return to work…

COVID-19 Guidance: Mandated FFCRA Leave Ends on December 31, 2020

December 23, 2020

Legal Articles

On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act), which provides additional COVID-19 relief to individuals and businesses. The Bill does not extend the mandatory Families…

COVID-19 Guidance: 11/23 Gov. Wolf Order School District FAQ

November 24, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles

Yesterday, Governor Wolf and Secretary Levine issued a series of new COVID mitigation orders designed to combat the continued spread of the virus. Most importantly for school districts, the Governor…

COVID-19 Guidance: November 17, 2020 Targeted Mitigation Update

November 17, 2020

Education Law News, Firm News, Legal Articles

On November 17, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced additional targeted mitigation efforts aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. These targeted mitigation efforts addressed out of state travel…

What Schools Need to Know: House Bill 703 and Senate Bill 530

October 28, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles

The Pennsylvania Legislature recently passed two bills, House Bill Number 703 and Senate Bill Number 530, by overwhelming majorities and it is anticipated that Governor Wolf will sign both of…

COVID-19 Guidance: Case Alert – Act 15 and the Sunshine Act

October 14, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

Due to the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, Schools, Municipalities and other public bodies have been faced with challenging circumstances as to maintaining compliance with…

MBM Alert: Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings Update

October 7, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles

Yesterday, Governor Wolf and Dr. Levine issued amendments to their July 15, 2020 targeted mitigation orders modifying capacity restrictions for indoor and outdoor gatherings. These modified capacity restrictions replace the…

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Frequently Asked Questions

September 30, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles, MBM Education Alerts

On September 29, 2020, the United States Department of Education released additional guidance, in the form of a question and answer sheet, regarding the responsibilities of school districts in maintaining…

Back to School Q&A: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

September 30, 2020

Corporate Law News, Education Law News, Legal Articles

Does virtual learning count as a school closure for purposes of FFCRA leave? Yes. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance confirming that when the physical location of a school…

Legal Articles

Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions

Allegheny County Lifts Residential Eviction Moratorium Subject to CDC Order

Act 114 Of 2020 – Amendments to The Local Government Unit Debt Act Regarding Tax Anticipation Notes

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL

COVID-19 Guidance: Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief

Workplace Safety Guidelines for COVID-19

COVID-19 Guidance: Mandated FFCRA Leave Ends on December 31, 2020

COVID-19 Guidance: 11/23 Gov. Wolf Order School District FAQ

COVID-19 Guidance: November 17, 2020 Targeted Mitigation Update

What Schools Need to Know: House Bill 703 and Senate Bill 530

COVID-19 Guidance: Case Alert – Act 15 and the Sunshine Act

MBM Alert: Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings Update

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Frequently Asked Questions

Back to School Q&A: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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