How Can A Commercial Real Estate Attorney Help Both a Buyer and Seller?
When it comes to buying or selling commercial property, many people shy away from seeking the assistance of an attorney. The added cost of an attorney can be significant, and…
Legal Insights
PA Supreme Court: State Trooper Not Protected By Immunity in Excessive Force Case
Alfred Maiello
In a decision that will be of interest to municipalities across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently decided the case of Justice v. Lombardo. In this case, the plaintiff…
What is the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Law?
John Prorok
The Pittsburgh paid sick leave law states that every private employer must offer paid sick leave to their employees, regardless of size. For larger employers, defined as having 15 or…
Maiello Brungo & Maiello Welcomes Michael T. Korns as Senior Counsel, Expanding the Firm’s Municipal Law Group
Alfred Maiello
(PITTSBURGH) April 17, 2019 – Maiello Brungo & Maiello is pleased to announce the addition of Michael T. Korns to its skilled team of attorneys. Michael will serve as Senior…
Communication Between Parents and School Officials: Can there be too much?
Christina Lane
Special educators cannot deny the necessity of communication with parents and the benefits it brings to providing a special needs child a free appropriate public education (FAPE). To be certain,…
WHEN IS AN EMPLOYEE’S RESIGNATION CONSIDERED A DISCHARGE?
Alfred Maiello
It is often the case that when an employee is confronted with an overwhelming amount of evidence to support termination from employment, the employee is willing to tender their resignation…
Special Education Series – Recycling
Christina Lane
Recycling, documents and information, may take little effort but it could cause significant problems in a school district’s compliance with IDEA and its provision of FAPE. “Annual goals were repeated…
An Overview on Property Taxes
Alfred Maiello
Taxes. During this time of year, it is likely that you have just completed and filed your local, state, and federal income taxes. While taxes are still fresh in your…
Special Education – Residency Dispute
Christina Lane
Federal Court carves out special rule for special education residency disputes-when an issue of residency is intertwined with the receipt of special education services, the Office for Dispute Resolution hearing…
Termination Upheld Due to Illegal Drug Use
Christina Lane
In a victory for School Districts, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently decided the case of Metz v. Bethlehem Area School District on January 4, 2018. In this case, a professional…
A compensatory education award does not create an unfettered entitlement to college tuition.
Christina Lane
When things go wrong in special education and a student has not received the benefit of his/her educational program, the student is awarded compensatory education for the denial of a…
Oath of Office – Board Reorganization
Christina Lane
Pennsylvania recently adopted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (“RULONA”), which will affect the process of swearing in newly elected and reelected School Board Members during Board Reorganization meetings…
Are AngelSense or other GPS devices legal in schools? The devil is in the details.
Christina Lane
A new GPS-based technology appears to answer parents’ fears about their children’s safety while at school. One such device, AngelSense allows GPS tracking, ensuring parents that they will know where…
PA Public School Code Under Pennsylvania Legislature
Christina Lane
PA State School Code Amendments – The Pennsylvania Legislature recently passed numerous amendments to the Pennsylvania Public School Code, which took effect Sunday without Governor Wolf’s signature. As part of…
Can Schools Punish Students for Vulgar, Off-Campus Speech?
Christina Lane
In the case of B.L. v. Mahanoy Area School District, a school district’s punishment leveled against a cheerleader for engaging in profanity on a Snap did not withstand legal challenge. …