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…
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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…