The Buck Stops Here
Over the years, the Pittsburgh region has been noted for its transformation from a former industrial region to one of the new high tech centers in the country. To aggressively…
Legal Insights
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,…
Act 114 of 2006 Amended School Code as Follows…
Alfred Maiello
Act 114 of 2006 provided for the distribution of basic and special education subsidies for schools under the 2006-2007 state budget. Act 114 also includes amendments to the School Code…
PDE Issues New Truancy Guidelines
Alfred Maiello
The Commonwealth’s Department of Education recently issued a Basic Education Circular (BEC) on the topic of compulsory attendance and truancy elimination plans. The new guidance comes at a time when…
Additional Areas Impacted by New 2006 Idea Part B Regs
Alfred Maiello
The 2006 IDEA Part B regulations, which took effect on October 13, 2006, impact numerous areas of the regulations. Two of these areas, resolution sessions and IEP meetings, are addressed…
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…
Competitive Bidding in the Electronic Age
Alfred Maiello
In a step to move the bidding system into the electronic age, Act 88 of 2006, known as the Local Government Unit Electronic Bidding Act, was passed and took effect…
Cyberspeech and Student Discipline
Alfred Maiello
Imagine that you discover that a student in your district maintains a blog, and on that site says things about staff members or other students which are hurtful or offensive. …
Federal Judge Rejects Challenge to Pennsylvania Homeschooling Statute
Alfred Maiello
Recently, separate lawsuits were filed in federal court by homeschooling parents who argued that the Pennsylvania homeschooling statute, 24 P.S. 13-1327.1 et seq. was an unconstitutional violation of the religious and…
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…
Student Code of Conduct – Firm Foundation or Issue for Appeal?
Alfred Maiello
In order to successfully defend a challenge to a disciplinary or expulsion decision, it is fundamental that every student and parent be placed on notice of the conduct which will…
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…
Garnishing Tenant’s Wages for Delinquent Rent – Residential Dwelling
Alfred Maiello
Effective January 21, 2006, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has put in place rules enabling a residential landlord to attach a tenant’s wages in order to satisfy judgments for delinquent rent.…
Premises Liability for Third Party Crime
Alfred Maiello
Owners and managers of commercial property (including leased residential properties) can be held liable under civil negligence claims for harm to persons caused by third party crime. For example, the…