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Pennsylvania does not allow negligence claims against a party that result solely in economic damages. In 2005 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court provided an exception to this general rule in its…

Children with disabilities are guaranteed access to a free appropriate public education (“FAPE”) once they reach three years of age (before three, children with disabilities have access to state early…

Pittsburgh, PA – November 23,2015 –Maiello Brungo & Maiello is pleased to announce that the Borough of Glassport has appointed the law firm as solicitor. Falco A. Muscante will serve…

Yes. Pursuant to the Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require that appropriate modifications be made to…

Before You Hit “Send:”  Avoiding Inadvertent Contract Formation by E-mail November 2013 Social Media – When was your Last Update? April 2013

House Bill 1816/Act 168 New Requirements for School Employers – Employment History Review of Prospective Employee (“Pass the Trash”) December 2014 House Bill 435/Act 153 Certification of Clearances for Volunteers/School…

Through the efforts of MB&M’s construction law group, the question that has lingered for the past 16 years has finally been answered; whether CASPA or the Prompt Pay Act apply…

Act 153, although just becoming effective on December 31, 2014, has had quite an impact on school districts.  Prior to and after its effective date, as new information has become…

“Megan’s Law” took effect on April 21, 1996 to provide a means of protecting the public, especially school age children, from victimization by sexual offenders.  This is accomplished by tracking…

On October 21, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Dear Colleague Letter concerning the bullying of students with disabilities.  This guidance appears to…

Do students have an expectation of privacy on their cell/smart phones while at school? The short answer is a “qualified” yes.  School teachers and administrators, from time to time, may…

With the exception of duly appointed school police officers, Pennsylvania does not permit school staff to carry firearms in schools and/or on school grounds.  However, there are two pending bills…

Maiello Brungo & Maiello and School Claims Services to present a Seminar September 10, 2012 Commonwealth Court Vacates Labor Arbitrator Reinstatement of Teacher August 8, 2012 Maiello Brungo & Maiello Appointed…

David Raves to speak at American Bar Association Construction Forum October 2011 MB&M Wins Dismissal of State-Created Danger Suit for Local School District August 2011 Four Maiello Brungo & Maiello…

Discipline of students with disabilities has to be different if the Section 504 prohibitions on disability discrimination are to have any value.  If a student’s impairment causes misbehavior, disciplining him…