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PA Act 65 of 2021 Creates New Agenda Requirements for Governmental Entities

July 5, 2021

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

July 5, 2021

Education Law News, Legal Articles

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

June 7, 2021

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

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

May 31, 2021

Legal Articles

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

May 30, 2021

Firm News, Legal Articles

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

May 24, 2021

Corporate Law News, Legal Articles

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

April 7, 2021

Corporate Law News, Legal Articles, Litigation Law News, Real Estate Law News

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

April 5, 2021

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

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

April 5, 2021

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

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

April 5, 2021

Education Law News, Legal Articles

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?

March 9, 2021

Legal Articles

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

March 1, 2021

Legal Articles

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…

Legal Articles

PA Act 65 of 2021 Creates New Agenda Requirements for Governmental Entities

PA Senate Passes Law Providing Optional Year of Education Due to COVID-19

Court Upholds Employee’s Termination for Violating Employer’s Social Media Policy

Effect of Pandemic on School Employee Furloughs

Tips for Holding a Successful and Safe Prom

COVID-19 Guidance: CDC Updates Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals

Filing of Evictions Subject to CDC Order

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage

Recent Ruling Grants PA Business Owner COVID-19 Insurance Coverage

PA Adopts CDC Revised Social Distancing Guidelines for Schools

What is in The New Bankruptcy Code or Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021?

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?

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