How Can A Commercial Real Estate Attorney Help Both a Buyer and Seller?
When it comes to buying or selling commercial property, many people shy away from seeking the assistance of an attorney. The added cost of an attorney can be significant, and…
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MBM Webinar: Public Access to Personal Social Media and E-Mail
Alfred Maiello
MBM Webinar: Public Access to Personal Social Media and E-Mail DATE: Thursday, August 15th TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST PRESENTERS: Michael L. Brungo, Falco A. Muscante, TOPIC DESCRIPTIONFollowing…
MBM Education Alert: School Code Changes
Alfred Maiello
Snow Day Guidance Is On The Way The Pennsylvania Department of Education is developing guidance and establishing a standard application for schools seeking to use flexible days. A key requirement is…
PA Supreme Court: State Trooper Not Protected By Immunity in Excessive Force Case
Alfred Maiello
In a decision that will be of interest to municipalities across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently decided the case of Justice v. Lombardo. In this case, the plaintiff…
What is the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Law?
John Prorok
The Pittsburgh paid sick leave law states that every private employer must offer paid sick leave to their employees, regardless of size. For larger employers, defined as having 15 or…
Paid “if” or “when” – the bane of a lower tier contractor
Alfred Maiello
When it comes to getting paid, two questions are of the utmost importance – How much? and When? There are many ways to delay, shift and otherwise avoid obligations to…
Off-Site Employee Misconduct: Court Rules in Favor of Employer In Recent Case
Alfred Maiello
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently ruled that a woman who made a violent threat toward a co-worker on Facebook is ineligible for unemployment benefits. The woman claimed her supervisor placed…
Maiello Brungo & Maiello Welcomes Michael T. Korns as Senior Counsel, Expanding the Firm’s Municipal Law Group
Alfred Maiello
(PITTSBURGH) April 17, 2019 – Maiello Brungo & Maiello is pleased to announce the addition of Michael T. Korns to its skilled team of attorneys. Michael will serve as Senior…
Communication Between Parents and School Officials: Can there be too much?
Alfred Maiello
Special educators cannot deny the necessity of communication with parents and the benefits it brings to providing a special needs child a free appropriate public education (FAPE). To be certain,…
Case Update: Vulgarity, a Snap and no one Cheered
Alfred Maiello
In the age of social media, can the right to free speech protect a cheerleader whose off-campus ‘snap’ smeared her squad? In an update to our October 2017 article on…
WHEN IS AN EMPLOYEE’S RESIGNATION CONSIDERED A DISCHARGE?
Alfred Maiello
It is often the case that when an employee is confronted with an overwhelming amount of evidence to support termination from employment, the employee is willing to tender their resignation…
PA Registered Business – What Happens if you are Sued?
Alfred Maiello
The concept of venue is often underappreciated when business owners consider the various legal considerations involving their businesses. Importantly, the choice of venue significantly impacts the various stages of litigation…
PHRC GUIDANCE EXPANDS PROTECTIONS TO LGBTQ PERSONS
Alfred Maiello
Recently, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) announced guidelines describing how it will now address LGBTQ-related complaints under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”). The PHRA covers discrimination not only…
Clean Slate Bill to Help Those Arrested Without Conviction or Convicted of Non-Violent Offenses
Alfred Maiello
On June 28, 2018, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law the Clean Slate Bill, which amends Section 9122 of Title 18, to provide a mechanism to allow non-violent, misdemeanor offenders…
EMPLOYER’S DEFENSE THAT EMPLOYEE FAILED TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT IMPACTED BY #METOO MOVEMENT
Alfred Maiello
When sexual harassment of an employee does not result in any adverse employment action (i.e. termination, demotion, etc.), an employer can avoid liability if: a) it exercised reasonable care to…