2013 – 2014
Michael Brungo participated in a comprehensive Collective Bargaining Educational Program sponsored by the PSBA November 2014 Michael Brungo is attending the Labor Law and Labor Arbitration Conference July 2014 Michael…
Legal Insights
Decision of Pennsylvania Supreme Court – Disclosure of Home Addresses under Right-to-Know Law
Alfred Maiello
On October 18, 2016, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of Pennsylvania State Education Association, et al. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al., which will throughout…
Copyright and Right to Know Law
Christina Lane
Recently, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a decision in the case of Ali v. Philadelphia City Planning Commission regarding Mr. Ali’s request for public records relating to a commercial development…
2015
Alfred Maiello
As A Small Business Are You Prepared For An Emergency? December 2015 Changes to the PA Vehicle Code regarding Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) that affect School Bus Drivers November 2015…
2015
Alfred Maiello
As A Small Business Are You Prepared For An Emergency? December 2015 Changes to the PA Vehicle Code regarding Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) that affect School Bus Drivers November 2015…
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Settlements: Who pays the taxes?
Alfred Maiello
The issue often arises in FMLA settlements as to how Plaintiff will be paid. If a plaintiff is paid by W-2, the employer is obligated to deduct applicable taxes, withholdings…
PA’s Economic Loss Rule Further Defined
Alfred Maiello
Pennsylvania does not allow negligence claims against a party that result solely in economic damages. In 2005 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court provided an exception to this general rule in its…
2014 Newsletters
Alfred Maiello
New Educator Misconduct Reporting Requirements – Know Your Responsibilities Student Privacy in an Era of On-Line Education Focus on Special Education Extracurricular Athletics – Providing an Equal Opportunity for Disabled…
Breakdown of an IEP: Whose Fault Is It?
Alfred Maiello
Children with disabilities are guaranteed access to a free appropriate public education (“FAPE”) once they reach three years of age (before three, children with disabilities have access to state early…
Maiello Brungo & Maiello appointed Solicitor for Glassport Borough
Alfred Maiello
Pittsburgh, PA – November 23,2015 –Maiello Brungo & Maiello is pleased to announce that the Borough of Glassport has appointed the law firm as solicitor. Falco A. Muscante will serve…
Can Service Animals be an “Accommodation”?
Alfred Maiello
Yes. Pursuant to the Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require that appropriate modifications be made to…
2013
Alfred Maiello
Education Fall 2013 Featured Articles Affordable Care Act – Delayed but not Forgotten What you Tweet Could be Held Against You Focus on Special Education: What Happens When Divorced, Separated,…
2012
Alfred Maiello
Education Fall 2012 Featured Articles Student Drug Testing: Can Your District Do It? Sexual Harassment – A Dominant Public Policy U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Several Appeals Focus on Special…
2013
Alfred Maiello
Before You Hit “Send:” Avoiding Inadvertent Contract Formation by E-mail November 2013 Social Media – When was your Last Update? April 2013
2014
Alfred Maiello
House Bill 1816/Act 168 New Requirements for School Employers – Employment History Review of Prospective Employee (“Pass the Trash”) December 2014 House Bill 435/Act 153 Certification of Clearances for Volunteers/School…