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How Long Does an Employer Need to Retain I-9 Forms?

June 27, 2023

Business Law News

John Prorok

I-9 forms are used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals an employer hires. There are specific retention periods that if not adhered to can lead to compliance…

What Does the Pandemic Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ending Mean for Employers?

June 16, 2023

Business Law News

John Prorok

May 11, 2023 marked the end of the COVID-19 pandemic Public Health Emergency (PHE) ushering in a wave of policy changes and ending a series of benefits instituted under PHE.…

Pennsylvania Act 122 Business Alert

April 21, 2023

Business Law News

John Prorok

ROLLING TEN YEAR REPORTING STOPS ANNUAL REPORTING BEGINS 2024. Pennsylvania Act 122 became effective January 2, 2023, amending Title 15 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes dealing with Corporations and Unincorporated…

Fictitious Name Registration

August 28, 2022

Business Law News

John Prorok

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

John Prorok

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

John Prorok

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

John Prorok

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

Michael Brungo

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

John Prorok

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

John Prorok

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

Michael Brungo

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

David Raves

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

John Prorok

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

David Raves

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

David Raves

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…

Business Law News

How Long Does an Employer Need to Retain I-9 Forms?

What Does the Pandemic Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ending Mean for Employers?

Pennsylvania Act 122 Business Alert

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

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