MBM Legal Analysis of COVID-19 Mask Order
On August 31, 2021, the Acting Secretary of Health issued a Face Coverings Order for PreK-12 public schools, private schools, and other entities such as nursery schools and day care…
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MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated
This afternoon, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health reimposed a masking mandate on all Pennsylvania school entities. The Secretary of Health has the authority to issue this mandate pursuant to various…
PA Acts 57 and 59: What Municipal Police Departments Need to Know
In the summer of 2020, the Pennsylvania legislature adopted two laws that impact police training and conduct, Act 57 and Act 59. Both were signed into law on July 14,…
PA Act 65 of 2021 Creates New Agenda Requirements for Governmental Entities
On June 30, 2021, Governor Wolf enacted Act 65 of 2021 creating new requirements for governmental entities to provide notice of certain meeting agenda items to the general public. Act…
PA Senate Passes Law Providing Optional Year of Education Due to COVID-19
Senate Bill 664 (Act 66) amending the School Code to permit an additional year of education in response to lost educational opportunities was signed into law on June 30th and…
Court Upholds Employee’s Termination for Violating Employer’s Social Media Policy
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided the case of Ellis v. Bank of New York Mellon Corp., a case involving claims of racial discrimination…
Effect of Pandemic on School Employee Furloughs
As School Districts finalize their budgets for the upcoming 2021-2022 School Year, one of the unknown factors districts will face is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tax revenues.…
Tips for Holding a Successful and Safe Prom
Prom season is right around the corner – and planning for a prom during a pandemic brings with it a unique set of challenges. Widespread vaccine administration and less rigid…
COVID-19 Guidance: CDC Updates Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recently announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks except in certain situations. However, this announcement does not necessarily mean…
Filing of Evictions Subject to CDC Order
Allegheny County Continues to Permit Filing of Evictions Subject to CDC Order On March 31, 2021, President Judge Clark issued an Order that continues to permit the filing of residential…
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Provides Temporary Free COBRA Coverage for Certain Employees Affected by COVID-19 Employers have new COBRA obligations under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021…
Recent Ruling Grants PA Business Owner COVID-19 Insurance Coverage
Does your PA business insurance cover COVID-19 Losses? On March 22, 2021, Judge Christina Ward issued a Memorandum and Order of Court, which may throw a lifeline to businesses that…
PA Adopts CDC Revised Social Distancing Guidelines for Schools
On March 19, 2021, the CDC revised its guidance to reduce the required social distancing from 6 to 3 feet for elementary students and for middle school and high school…
What is in The New Bankruptcy Code or Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021?
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For any business which has…
Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions
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)…