Allegheny County Real Estate Tax Exemptions: Guidance & Application Process
In Pennsylvania, the status of real property is determined as of the date an assessment is levied and taxes are due. Even though as of January 1st of each year…
Legal Insights
Guide to Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Compliance for U.S. Companies in 2024
John Prorok
Commencing January 1, 2024, millions of U.S. companies are required to file first-time paperwork with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Fail to comply with the reporting requirements, and you…
3 Proven Business Valuation Methods to Guide Financial Decisions
John Prorok
Not all business appraisals are created equal. An accurate business valuation is a critical element in making informed decisions, whether it be for a merger, an acquisition, litigation, or other…
Navigating Right-To-Know Requests and Social Media Disclosure: Commonwealth Court’s Guidelines
Christina Lane
After a long period of unclarity regarding whether or not a Facebook or other similar social media page constitutes a “public record” that is discoverable under the Pennsylvania Right-To-Know-Law, the…
Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2024
Alfred Maiello
MBM Ranked Top Tier in Pittsburgh for Real Estate Law Tier 2: Construction Law, Employment Law – Management, Litigation -Construction Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP (MBM Law), has been recognized…
Attorney Donald Walsh Promoted to Director at Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP
Alfred Maiello
Maiello Brungo and Maiello, LLP (MBM) is pleased to announce the promotion of Donald A. Walsh, Jr. to Director of its Real Estate Tax Assessment Team. Mr. Walsh has been…
MBM Education Attorney Discusses High School Sports Eligibility
Christina Lane
Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP announces that attorney Christina Lane spoke at the Tri-State Area School Study Council & University of Pittsburgh’s Annual NCAA Update forum. Lane, a partner at…
Attorney Cerce Joins Partner Rank at Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP
Alfred Maiello
The Partners of Maiello Brungo and Maiello, LLP (MBM) are pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer L. Cerce to Partner. Ms. Cerce has been a key member of the…
Recent School District Tax Assessment Appeals in PA
Education Law News, Real Estate Development Law News, Real Estate Tax Law News, Tax Assessment Law News
Christina Lane
Recent Commonwealth Court Case Again Supports School District Rights of Tax Assessment Appeal Following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in GM Berkshire Hills LLC v. Berks County Board The Pennsylvania Constitution…
Seven MBM Attorneys: Best Lawyers in America®
Alfred Maiello
2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes MBM attorneys for demonstrated legal excellence Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP (MBM), a client-oriented, practical focused law firm, is pleased to…
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Summary
John Prorok
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023 and will impact nearly 2.8 million U.S. pregnant workers and workers that are postpartum. Although the Pregnancy…
Tangled Title: Do You Actually Own Your House?
Lawrence Maiello
“Tangled Title” references those situations when an individual resides in a home and may treat the home as his or hers but, due to certain circumstances, the deed is recorded…
How Long Does an Employer Need to Retain I-9 Forms?
John Prorok
I-9 forms are used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals an employer hires. There are specific retention periods that if not adhered to can lead to compliance…
DoE Issues Guidance on Addressing Prayer & Religious Expression in Public Schools
Christina Lane
This is an update to previous Legal Insight: Does the Kennedy v Bremerton School District Ruling Introduce Prayer Back Into School? (August 2022) On May 15, 2023, U.S. Secretary of…
Pittsburgh’s Residential Rental Permit Program Violates Home Rule Law
Lawrence Maiello
In Landlord Service Bureau, Inc. v. the City of Pittsburgh, No. 1026 C.D. 2021 (Pa Commw., decided March 17, 2023), the Commonwealth Court found the City of Pittsburgh’s Residential Housing…