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MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated

August 31, 2021

Education Law News, MBM Education Alerts, MBM Law Firm News, Municipal Law News

This afternoon, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health reimposed a masking mandate on all Pennsylvania school entities. The Secretary of Health has the authority to issue this mandate pursuant to various…

PA Acts 57 and 59: What Municipal Police Departments Need to Know

August 10, 2021

MBM Law Firm News, Municipal Law News

In the summer of 2020, the Pennsylvania legislature adopted two laws that impact police training and conduct, Act 57 and Act 59. Both were signed into law on July 14,…

Important Update: CDC Issues Updated Guidance for Schools

July 12, 2021

Education Law News, Litigation Law News

On July 9th, the CDC issued updated guidance with a preference for return to in-person instruction for K-12 schools. The key takeaway from this guidance is that school districts should…

PA Act 65 of 2021 Creates New Agenda Requirements for Governmental Entities

July 5, 2021

MBM Law Firm News, Municipal Law News

On June 30, 2021, Governor Wolf enacted Act 65 of 2021 creating new requirements for governmental entities to provide notice of certain meeting agenda items to the general public. Act…

PA Senate Passes Law Providing Optional Year of Education Due to COVID-19

July 5, 2021

Education Law News, MBM Law Firm News

Senate Bill 664 (Act 66) amending the School Code to permit an additional year of education in response to lost educational opportunities was signed into law on June 30th and…

Court Upholds Employee’s Termination for Violating Employer’s Social Media Policy

June 7, 2021

HR Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, MBM Law Firm News

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided the case of Ellis v. Bank of New York Mellon Corp., a case involving claims of racial discrimination…

PRIETO V. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA (INTEMPERANCE – TEACHER GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL)

June 1, 2021

MBM Law Firm News

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…

Effect of Pandemic on School Employee Furloughs

May 31, 2021

MBM Law Firm News

As School Districts finalize their budgets for the upcoming 2021-2022 School Year, one of the unknown factors districts will face is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tax revenues.…

Tips for Holding a Successful and Safe Prom

May 30, 2021

MBM Law Firm News

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

May 29, 2021

MBM Law Firm News

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:

May 28, 2021

MBM Law Firm News

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…

COVID-19 Guidance: CDC Updates Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals

May 24, 2021

Corporate Law News, MBM Law Firm News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recently announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks except in certain situations. However, this announcement does not necessarily mean…

Maiello Brungo & Maiello Announces Partnership with Greensburg Community Development Corporation COVID-19 Relief Program

April 7, 2021

MBM Law Firm News

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)…

Filing of Evictions Subject to CDC Order

April 7, 2021

Corporate Law News, Litigation Law News, MBM Law Firm News, Real Estate Law News

Allegheny County Continues to Permit Filing of Evictions Subject to CDC Order On March 31, 2021, President Judge Clark issued an Order that continues to permit the filing of residential…

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage

April 5, 2021

Corporate Law News, HR Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, MBM Law Firm News

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Provides Temporary Free COBRA Coverage for Certain Employees Affected by COVID-19 Employers have new COBRA obligations under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021…

Legal Insights

MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated

PA Acts 57 and 59: What Municipal Police Departments Need to Know

Important Update: CDC Issues Updated Guidance for Schools

PA Act 65 of 2021 Creates New Agenda Requirements for Governmental Entities

PA Senate Passes Law Providing Optional Year of Education Due to COVID-19

Court Upholds Employee’s Termination for Violating Employer’s Social Media Policy

PRIETO V. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA (INTEMPERANCE – TEACHER GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL)

Effect of Pandemic on School Employee Furloughs

Tips for Holding a Successful and Safe Prom

PA Attorneys Can Now Participate in Special Education Mediation

Pandemic Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Denials:

COVID-19 Guidance: CDC Updates Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals

Maiello Brungo & Maiello Announces Partnership with Greensburg Community Development Corporation COVID-19 Relief Program

Filing of Evictions Subject to CDC Order

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage

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