Legal Insights

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Before You Hit “Send:”  Avoiding Inadvertent Contract Formation by E-mail November 2013 Social Media – When was your Last Update? April 2013

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…

Through the efforts of MB&M’s construction law group, the question that has lingered for the past 16 years has finally been answered; whether CASPA or the Prompt Pay Act apply…

Act 153, although just becoming effective on December 31, 2014, has had quite an impact on school districts.  Prior to and after its effective date, as new information has become…

“Megan’s Law” took effect on April 21, 1996 to provide a means of protecting the public, especially school age children, from victimization by sexual offenders.  This is accomplished by tracking…

On October 21, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Dear Colleague Letter concerning the bullying of students with disabilities.  This guidance appears to…