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

November 24, 2020

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…

Allegheny County Lifts Local COVID-19 Restrictions

September 28, 2020

Corporate Law News, Legal Articles

Allegheny County school districts are released from adhering to the 25 indoor and 100 outdoor gathering limitations. Effective immediately, the more restrictive capacity limits for events and gatherings, which…

Title IX Changes in 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions

August 17, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles

When do the new regulations become effective? * The regulations are set to become effective on August 14, 2020. *The Pennsylvania Attorney General and 14 other states attorney generals filed…

Third Circuit Affirms Student Can’t Be Punished for Off-Campus Speech

July 7, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles

On June 30, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its opinion in the case of B.L. v. Mahanoy Area School District. In this case,…

COVID-19 Guidance: Mask Order and Travel

July 7, 2020

Corporate Law News, Firm News, Legal Articles

Last week the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued an Order (see below) increasing the requirements for wearing masks. In addition, Governor Wolf recommended late Thursday afternoon that anyone traveling…

Mask Order Issued by Pennsylvania Secretary of Health

July 6, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

On July 1st, 2020 the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health issued a new order expanding the existing mask wearing requirements of the state. While this was reported as requiring that masks…

PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance for Employers

June 16, 2020

Firm News, Legal Articles

Paycheck Protection Program loans or PPP loans are loans created in response to the COVID-19 virus that incentivize small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. These loans will…

Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Laws Protect LGBTQ Employees from Discrimination

June 15, 2020

Corporate Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, Legal Articles

This morning, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, No. 17-1618. The Bostock opinion encompassed three cases addressing the same…

COVID-19 Guidance: PA Athletics Update

June 11, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles

Guidance issued yesterday by Governor Wolf’s office demonstrates the constantly shifting directives shaping Pennsylvania school district’s re-opening plans. Earlier this week, our office analyzed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s preliminary…

Legal Articles

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

Allegheny County Lifts Local COVID-19 Restrictions

Title IX Changes in 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions

Third Circuit Affirms Student Can’t Be Punished for Off-Campus Speech

COVID-19 Guidance: Mask Order and Travel

Mask Order Issued by Pennsylvania Secretary of Health

PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance for Employers

Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Laws Protect LGBTQ Employees from Discrimination

COVID-19 Guidance: PA Athletics Update

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