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When Does a Student’s Free Speech Become a Threat to School Safety?

December 29, 2021

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

November 23, 2021

Employment Law News

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©

November 5, 2021

MBM Law's Company News

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

August 31, 2021

Education Law News

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…

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

August 10, 2021

Municipal Law News

Falco Muscante

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,…

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

July 5, 2021

Litigation Law News

Steven Engel

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…

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

June 7, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

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

Education Law News

Christina Lane

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…

Pandemic Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Denials:

May 28, 2021

Education Law News

Christina Lane

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…

What is in The New Bankruptcy Code or Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021?

March 9, 2021

Business Law News

John Prorok

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For any business which has…

Autism Discrimination May Give Rise to Claims for Compensatory Monetary Damages

March 8, 2021

Education Law News

Christina Lane

On March 5, 2020, a 17-year-old minor and student of Erie School District was ejected from school property without having secured a means of transportation home. In the case of…

What Landlords Need to Know About ADA Service Animals?

March 3, 2021

Real Estate Development Law News

Lawrence Maiello

It is standard practice for landlords and housing providers to establish rules regarding tenants’ ability to have animals on their property. However, what happens when a potential tenant has a…

What Steps Should Companies Take to Reduce Age Discrimination?

February 26, 2021

MBM Law's Company News

Alfred Maiello

Agism is discrimination against individuals in the workplace on the basis of the individual’s age. Age discrimination may not be the first thing we think about when we think of…

Employer Health Insurance Mandates and The Risk of Unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 Explained

February 5, 2021

Employment Law News

Michael Brungo

Pennsylvania employers must be aware of new regulations imposed upon them by Act 9 of 2020 when employees separate from employment. Act 9 imposes new mandates related to unemployment compensation…

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

February 4, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

Until a vaccine is distributed widely enough to reduce the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers will almost certainly have to continue in their efforts to balance the efficiency…

Legal Insights

When Does a Student’s Free Speech Become a Threat to School Safety?

Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Self Review Guide

John Prorok Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©

MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated

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

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

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

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

Pandemic Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Denials:

What is in The New Bankruptcy Code or Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021?

Autism Discrimination May Give Rise to Claims for Compensatory Monetary Damages

What Landlords Need to Know About ADA Service Animals?

What Steps Should Companies Take to Reduce Age Discrimination?

Employer Health Insurance Mandates and The Risk of Unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 Explained

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

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