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

March 9, 2021

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…

PA Heart and Lung Act: What Employers Need to Know

February 3, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

The Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act is often referred to colloquially as “workers compensation for police.” While there is some truth to that phrasing, the two types of compensation differ…

PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL

February 1, 2021

Litigation Law News

Steven Engel

On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of Uniontown Newspapers, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, upholding the largest monetary sanction ever imposed against a governmental…

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: What Businesses Need to Know

January 25, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law (“PWL”) provides protection to employees who “blow the whistle” on misconduct that affects public funds or violates state or federal law. When businesses violate these laws, the…

New 2020 Overtime Rules for Salaried Employees in PA

January 25, 2021

Employment Law News

Michael Brungo

New overtime rules in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) take effect nationwide Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Pennsylvania employers must understand the new rules and their obligation to comply…

What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?

January 5, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

Developing a strategic human resources (HR) compliance plan ensures that your business remains in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, such as anti-discrimination laws, workplace insurance laws, and…

Tips to Use Your PA Estate Planning Attorney

November 18, 2020

Estate Planning Law News

Lawrence Maiello

This year, we have faced unprecedented challenges in every aspect of our lives. Covid-19 and its ongoing effects have forced everyone to face a real possibility of an emergency health…

PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance for Employers

June 16, 2020

MBM Law's Company News

Alfred Maiello

Paycheck Protection Program loans or PPP loans are loans created in response to the COVID-19 virus that incentivize small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. These loans will…

Third Circuit Court Ruling Sheds Light on CBA Language and Discrimination Claims

June 1, 2020

Education Law News

Christina Lane

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided the case of Darrington v. Milton Hershey School, a case which provides clear guidance for public employers in…

COVID-19 Guidance: How To Legally Conduct Virtual Public Meetings

April 1, 2020

MBM Law's Company News

Alfred Maiello

As the ongoing coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) pandemic continues to spread, many public bodies are being presented for the first time with a new issue: how to conduct virtual…

Legal Insights

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?

PA Heart and Lung Act: What Employers Need to Know

PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: What Businesses Need to Know

New 2020 Overtime Rules for Salaried Employees in PA

What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?

Tips to Use Your PA Estate Planning Attorney

PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance for Employers

Third Circuit Court Ruling Sheds Light on CBA Language and Discrimination Claims

COVID-19 Guidance: How To Legally Conduct Virtual Public Meetings

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