It is not unusual for School Districts to find themselves at an impasse in contract negotiations. In today’s economic climate, Districts strive to hold the line on the ever escalating…
The dismissal of two recent federal cases filed in the Western District Court of Pennsylvania involving allegations of sexual abuse by school employees underscores the need for appropriate school district…
The Pennsylvania legislature recently adopted a measure which permits employers, including school districts, to expand the health insurance coverage available to employees’ children. Act 4 of 2009, signed into law…
On March 30, 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued its “Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools for the Administration of Medications and Emergency Care.” These Guidelines contain the Department’s interpretation of…
The Pittsburgh law firm of Maiello Brungo & Maiello was unanimously appointed Solicitor for the Allegheny County North Tax Collection Committee (TCC). Lawrence J. Maiello, Michael L. Brungo and Falco…
Email is the fastest and least expensive means of communication but also the one that creates a large threat to a business. Employers have legitimate concerns regarding employee use of…
As if keeping a project on budget and on time is not enough, more and more in today’s economic climate the proverbial monkey wrench of bankruptcy is being thrown into…
When reviewing your commercial general liability coverage with respect to premises liability concerns, check for the assault and battery exclusion, and whether this is a concern with respect to your…
Construction Workplace Misclassification Act November 2010 Update: Clarification of the definition of “son or daughter” under the FMLA October 2010 Do-It-Yourself Contract Review Checklist October 2010 What to do When…
Register to receive Maiello Brungo & Maiello newsletters. Real Estate & Construction Fall 2010 Featured Articles Landlord Tenant Law – Recent Developments DGS’ Best Value Procurement Not Done the Best Way…
Michael L. Brungo heads discussion at School Solicitors’ Symposium June 2010 MB&M Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers & Rising Star May 2010 Michael L. Brungo to speak at University of…
Register to receive Maiello Brungo & Maiello newsletters. Education Fall 2009 Featured Articles Public Policy Against Illegal Drugs Use Slams the Door on Reinstatement Our Negotiations are at an Impasse:…
Before negotiating language terms of the Lease, an agreement should first be reached on the economic terms. These terms typically include the bonus payment, the primary term, the royalty fraction,…
In these difficult economic times, landlords are finding that tenants are defaulting on leases and failing to pay rent in record numbers. Landlords trying to recover delinquent rental payments and…
The Pennsylvania Legislature recently approved restrictions on the length of time that diesel-powered vehicles, including school buses, may idle. Act 124 of 2008, adopted October 9, 2008 and effective February…