Lanham Act Update: Trademark Modernization Act
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…
Firm News
Maiello Brungo & Maiello Ranked as 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm”
MBM Ranked Top Tier in Pittsburgh for Real Estate Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh, PA (November 2021): Maiello Brungo and Maiello (MBM), a client-oriented, practical focused law firm, is awarded…
PRIETO V. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA (INTEMPERANCE – TEACHER GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL)
In a recent decision regarding a termination case brought by a former professional employee, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education issued an Opinion upholding the dismissal of the professional employee, Hugo…
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…
PA Attorneys Can Now Participate in Special Education Mediation
Effective March 1, 2021, attorneys are now permitted to participate in special education mediation meetings if the parent chooses to attend with counsel. What is the difference between a resolution…
Pandemic Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Denials:
Special Education Case Comparisons Parents, students, teachers, and school communities have struggled to provide appropriate instruction during the pandemic. Challenges have arisen with the use of technology, providing content for…
Maiello Brungo & Maiello Announces Partnership with Greensburg Community Development Corporation COVID-19 Relief Program
Pittsburgh law firm partnering with GCDC and supporting small business owners by providing legal and human resources services. Pittsburgh, PA (April 2021): Pittsburgh law firm Maiello Brungo & Maiello (MBM)…
What Steps Should Companies Take to Reduce Age Discrimination?
Agism is discrimination against individuals in the workplace on the basis of the individual’s age. Age discrimination may not be the first thing we think about when we think of…
Workplace Safety Guidelines for COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed how we live and work. As we await the distribution of vaccines and a decline in case positivity rates, many employers are anticipating a return to work…
Can an employer mandate COVID-19 vaccine for its employees?
Recent news on Moderna and Pfizer’s encouraging vaccine results have some questioning whether the vaccine should be mandatory. As we have seen with the Universal Mask Order and Targeted Mitigation…
COVID-19 Guidance: November 17, 2020 Targeted Mitigation Update
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…
COVID-19 Guidance: Mask Order and Travel
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…
PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance for Employers
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…
What Should Pennsylvania Employers do if Employees Refuse to Return to Work after COVID-19?
The COVID-19 crisis has seriously disturbed our day-to-day routines and had a significant impact on our jobs and economy. Many businesses had to make significant changes in order to transition…
COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – May 4th
Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week. Last Updated: May 4, 2020 The PPP Loan Forgiveness Battle. Using loan proceeds to bring employees back…