Recent Education-Related Cases
Administrative Furloughs-Principal and Assistant Principal are not a similar class or type of position. Nadia Engel v. Ellwood City Area School District, 2023 WL 1807150 (Commw. Ct 2023) An assistant…
Legal Insights
Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act: Amending Meeting Agendas
Christina Lane
On June 30 of 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Act 65, which amended Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act (65 Pa. C.S. § 701 et seq.) to require “public agencies,”…
Five MBM Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©
Alfred Maiello
29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America© recognizes MBM Partners for their professional legal excellence Pittsburgh, PA (originally published August 18, 2022. Updated October, 31, 2022): Maiello Brungo &…
Fictitious Name Registration
John Prorok
Congratulations, you’ve registered your business with the Department of State and are ready to begin operations! If you’re not planning to use the full name of your company, a common…
Does the Kennedy v Bremerton School District Ruling Introduce Prayer Back Into School?
Christina Lane
Read MBM Law’s updated insight to U.S. Secretary of Education’s Guidance on Addressing Prayer & Religious Expression in Public Schools (May 2023). On June 27, 2022, the United States Supreme…
Mechanic’s Lien: Protect Your Rights and Get Paid
Steven Engel
The construction industry has always had a problem with cash flow. Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus, many contractors faced problems with getting paid on time. This caused serious…
Benefits of Hiring a Third Party Title IX Investigator
Christina Lane
MBM Law’s Christina L. Lane is an education attorney who specializes in school matters, including Title IX issues. Ms. Lane has extensive personal experience in being a third-party Title IX…
Pay-If-Paid or Pay-When-Paid?
Steven Engel
Contractual payment provisions play a crucial role in determining when payment is due. Depending on the circumstances, they can help resolve construction project issues or payment issues. Understanding your contract’s…
Lanham Act Update: Trademark Modernization Act
John Prorok
As of December 18, 2021, the Trademark Modernization Act (the “TMA”) took effect after having become law in December of 2020. The Lanham Act protects registered marks by clearing away…
A Shot in the Arm for Taxing Bodies: Will Nonprofit Hospitals Soon Be Taxable?
Donald Walsh
A recent decision by the Court of Common Pleas in Chester County puts into question the exempt status of nonprofit hospitals in Pennsylvania when it rejected healthcare provider Tower Health’s…
Does a Public School Employee’s Compensation Include Lump Sum Awards?
Michael Brungo
Improper Calculations Can Result in Retirement Pay Expectation Disappointment The Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is the Commonwealth’s agency that administers the defined benefit plan for public school employees.…
When Does a Student’s Free Speech Become a Threat to School Safety?
Christina Lane
J.S. v. Manheim Township School District Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of J.S. v. Manheim Township School District that addressed the limitations on a school district’s ability…
Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Self Review Guide
Michael Brungo
With the new Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinances adopted in March 2020 and in Allegheny County in September 2021, businesses should be taking this time to review their paid time…
John Prorok Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©
Alfred Maiello
28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America© recognizes Prorok for his professional excellence in Real Estate Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh, PA (November 2021): Maiello Brungo and Maiello (MBM),…
MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated
Christina Lane
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…