COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 6th
Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week: Updated April 6, 2020 Families First Corona Virus Response Act. Ensure you are in compliance now. Employers…
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COVID-19 Guidance: Paychecks Protection Program Loan Considerations
John Prorok
Key Considerations When Determining Whether to Apply for the Paychecks Protection Program Loan Updated on March 30, 2020 https://www.mbm-law.net/wp-content/uploads/PPP-Loan-Considerations.pdf
COVID-19 Guidance: How To Legally Conduct Virtual Public Meetings
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…
COVID-19 Guidance: Remote Meetings and Physical Quorum Meeting Best Practices
Alfred Maiello
As we previously reported, last week the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1564 which, among other things, established specific procedures for holding remote meetings. This law would…
COVID-19 Guidance: House Bill on Municipalities Holding Remote Meetings
Alfred Maiello
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1564, which directly impacts the ability of certain municipalities to hold meetings remotely, without the need for a physical quorum. Additionally,…
COVID-19 Guidance: Comparison of Municipal Codes – Physical Quorum for Meetings During Time of Emergency Disaster Declaration
Alfred Maiello
To the extent that all or some of the information we will review will be shared with municipal representatives, it should not be considered legal advice. It is always recommended…
COVID-19 Guidance: Senate Bill 751
Alfred Maiello
Governor Wolf has signed Senate Bill 751, containing emergency relief provisions for School Districts, into law. Some of the major highlights of the law, which resolve many of the outstanding…
COVID-19 Guidance: Construction Industry Update – Can I Work?
David Raves
As you are well aware the governor has suspended the operation of any place of business that is not a “life sustaining business”. While the Governor did not define what…
COVID-19 Guidance: Help Is on the Way for Small Businesses
John Prorok
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
Alfred Maiello
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
Alfred Maiello
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
Michael Brungo
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
Alfred Maiello
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
John Prorok
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
Alfred Maiello
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…