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Fictitious Name Registration

August 28, 2022

Business Law News

Congratulations, you’ve registered your business with the Department of State and are ready to begin operations! If you’re not planning to use the full name of your company, a common…

Avoid Piercing the Corporate Veil with a Business Operating Agreement

August 11, 2022

Business Law News

Many small businesses, particularly a Limited Liability Company (LLC), are owned and operated by one member. This is what is known as a single-member LLC. An expertly crafted and properly…

Lanham Act Update: Trademark Modernization Act

March 30, 2022

Business Law News

As of December 18, 2021, the Trademark Modernization Act (the “TMA”) took effect after having become law in December of 2020. The Lanham Act protects registered marks by clearing away…

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

May 24, 2021

Business Law News

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…

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage

April 5, 2021

Business Law News, Employment Law News, Human Resources Law News

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…

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

March 9, 2021

Business Law News

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…

Allegheny County Lifts Local COVID-19 Restrictions

September 28, 2020

Business Law News

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…

Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Laws Protect LGBTQ Employees from Discrimination

June 15, 2020

Business Law News, Employment Law News

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: MBM Focus Areas – June 1st

June 1, 2020

Business Law News, Construction Law News

Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week. Last Updated: June 1, 2020 Paychecks Protection Program (“PPP”). On Friday May 28, 2020 the House passed…

COVID-19 Guidance: PPP Application Focus Facts

May 27, 2020

Business Law News

The release of the Paychecks Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (shown here) has clarified several issues which have generated much dialogue and speculation over the last several weeks. For example:…

COVID-19 Guidance: Revised City of Pittsburgh Guidelines

May 5, 2020

Business Law News, Construction Law News

On April 22, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections issued revised temporary policy guidelines. While most of the policy statement is a reiteration of its prior…

COVID-19 Guidance: Resuming Construction – What You Need To Know

April 27, 2020

Business Law News, Construction Law News

The construction industry issued a collective sigh of relief when Governor Wolf’s office issued press releases in the last few days advising that all businesses in the construction industry in…

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 27th

April 27, 2020

Business Law News

Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week: Updated April 27, 2020 PPP Treasury Guidance. The U. S. Treasury Department PPP’s “Frequently Asked Questions” April…

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 20th

April 20, 2020

Business Law News

Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week: Updated April 20, 2020 Mask Requirement. All employees for essential businesses must now wear masks whether the…

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 13th

April 14, 2020

Business Law News

Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week: Updated April 13, 2020 Your Bank and the Paychecks Protection Program (“PPP”). Where does your application stand? …

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Fictitious Name Registration

Avoid Piercing the Corporate Veil with a Business Operating Agreement

Lanham Act Update: Trademark Modernization Act

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

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage

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

Allegheny County Lifts Local COVID-19 Restrictions

Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Laws Protect LGBTQ Employees from Discrimination

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – June 1st

COVID-19 Guidance: PPP Application Focus Facts

COVID-19 Guidance: Revised City of Pittsburgh Guidelines

COVID-19 Guidance: Resuming Construction – What You Need To Know

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 27th

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 20th

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 13th

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