All You Need to Know About the New Right to Know Law
A Complete Re-Writing of Pennsylvania’s 1957 Right to Know Law Results in New Burdens and Duties on All School Districts Pennsylvania’s new Right to Know Law, Act 3 of 2008,…
Legal Insights
Sixth Circuit Allows Suit Challenging No Child Left Behind Act to Proceed
Alfred Maiello
Presently, the No Child Left Behind Act is due for reauthorization by Congress. As of this newsletter going to print, Congress has not yet reauthorized it, and many observers have…
Articles 2008
Alfred Maiello
Legislative Activity Affecting Contractors and the Construction Industry – What You Should Know July 2008 Green Building and Sustainable Design April 2008 2011 2010 2009
Firm News 2008
Alfred Maiello
Penn-Trafford School District unanimously appoints Maiello Brungo & Maiello as new Solicitor March 2008 2011 2010 2009
Subcontractor Bids – When is A Bid Binding?
Alfred Maiello
A recent Federal Court Case in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania points out the typical pitfalls plaguing contractors in the construction bid process. The Court found that a subcontractor is…
Recent Tax Law Changes Affect Teacher Compensation
Alfred Maiello
Recently, the Internal Revenue Service announced a change in the way it will interpret tax laws relating to deferred compensation which will have an impact on the way professional employees…
Supreme Court Addresses First Amendment Rights of Students
Alfred Maiello
In an opinion announced at the end of the 2006-2007 term, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a case concerning student free speech rights and the ability of a school district…
Newsletters 2007
Alfred Maiello
Register to receive Maiello Brungo & Maiello newsletters. Construction Fall 2007 Featured Article Subcontractor Bids – When is a Bid Binding Education Fall 2007 Featured Articles Supreme Court Addresses First…
Wi-Fi Hotspots and Liability Concerns
Alfred Maiello
It is a current trend for private and public entities to set up a wireless local-area, or wireless fidelity, network (“Wi-Fi HotSpot”) to provide free internet access to the public. …
“No Damage for Delay” Still Exists In Pa
Alfred Maiello
Owners, in drafting construction contracts, include “no damage for delay” clauses which preclude a contractor or subcontractor from obtaining a monetary or other damage award for delays during construction and…
Commercial Lease Inducements and Tax Treatment
Alfred Maiello
Often with commercial leases a tenant will seek or be offered a form of inducement for its lease of premises, generally to allow for tenant improvements to space. There are…
Subsidence – Abandoned Mines In Pennsylvania
Alfred Maiello
Problems and Solutions Pennsylvania coal has been mined since the 1800’s[1]. Before 1977[2] under-regulated mining left open pits, coal refuse, spoil piles, acid mine drainage, open shafts, erosion, clogged streams,…
No More Mechanic’s Lien Waivers in Pennsylvania (sort of)
Alfred Maiello
The Pennsylvania legislature has passed a law revising the Mechanics’ Lien Law of 1963 that, as of January 1, 2007, a wavier of a contractor of its lien rights is…
Student Complaints Against Teachers Guidelines to Protect the District
Alfred Maiello
Student or parent complaints regarding misconduct by teachers is always a sensitive matter but one which requires prompt and immediate action by the District. Individuals vested with responsibility for investigating…
Newsletters 2006
Alfred Maiello
Register to receive Maiello Brungo & Maiello newsletters. Construction Summer 2006 Featured Article No More Mechanic’s Law Waivers in Pennsylvania (Sort Of) Education Fall 2006 Featured Articles Student Code of…