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COVID-19 Guidance: Help Is on the Way for Small Businesses

March 25, 2020

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (“PIDA”) approved Monday $61 million in low-interest loans for the state’s small business owners, according Senator Scott Martin (R-13). According to the Senate…

COVID-19 Guidance: Stay At Home Order – Schools and Municipalities

March 25, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles, MBM Education Alerts, Municipal Law News

Effective at 8:00pm on Monday, March 23, 2020, Governor Wolf issued a “stay-at home” order for seven counties in Pennsylvania which have been most affected by the coronavirus. In Western…

COVID-19 Guidance: Privacy Considerations for Online Learning

March 25, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles, MBM Education Alerts

As many school districts prepare to continue instruction during the COVID-19 closures, questions have arisen as to what privacy and security considerations must be undertaken in implementing virtual learning. Online…

COVID-19 Guidance: March 23, 2020 Stay At Home Order – Governor Wolf and SOH

March 24, 2020

Corporate Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, Legal Articles

On March 23, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Health Secretary issued “Stay at Home” orders to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as the state…

COVID-19 Guidance: PDE Updates Guidance on FAPE Obligations

March 23, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles, MBM Education Alerts

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has issued updated guidance on Free Appropriate Public Education obligations. Click HERE to view the updated guidance. SUMMARY Under this updated guidance, it remains clear…

COVID-19 Guidance: IEE Resources & Relief for Small Businesses Webinar

March 23, 2020

Corporate Law News, Legal Articles

On Friday, March 20th, MBM Partner John H. Prorok helped to present a webinar on various COVID-19 resources and relief options available to small business owners. Other presenters include representatives…

COVID-19 Guidance: Updated EEOC Guidance Summary

March 23, 2020

Corporate Law News, Education Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

On March 21, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated guidance related to pandemic preparedness in the workplace and an employer’s legal obligations under the Americans with Disabilities…

COVID-19 Guidance: Unemployment Compensation – What Employers Need to Know

March 23, 2020

Corporate Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, Legal Articles

If you decide to temporarily lay off employees due to a business downturn or closure as a result of COVID-19, your employees may be eligible for Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits. …

COVID-19 Guidance: Impact on Contractual Obligations and Force Majeure Clauses

March 21, 2020

Construction Law News, Corporate Law News, Legal Articles

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, contractual parties may find that they cannot perform their agreed upon duties or are incurring added unexpected costs. Force majeure, meaning “superior force,” is a common…

COVID-19 Guidance: Special Education Timelines and Other Considerations for School Closures

March 20, 2020

Education Law News, Legal Articles, MBM Education Alerts

In the midst of mandatory ten day school closures, questions arise as to what affect, if any does the closure have on special education timelines. Currently, unless a waiver is…

Legal Insights

COVID-19 Guidance: Help Is on the Way for Small Businesses

COVID-19 Guidance: Stay At Home Order – Schools and Municipalities

COVID-19 Guidance: Privacy Considerations for Online Learning

COVID-19 Guidance: March 23, 2020 Stay At Home Order – Governor Wolf and SOH

COVID-19 Guidance: PDE Updates Guidance on FAPE Obligations

COVID-19 Guidance: IEE Resources & Relief for Small Businesses Webinar

COVID-19 Guidance: Updated EEOC Guidance Summary

COVID-19 Guidance: Unemployment Compensation – What Employers Need to Know

COVID-19 Guidance: Impact on Contractual Obligations and Force Majeure Clauses

COVID-19 Guidance: Special Education Timelines and Other Considerations for School Closures

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