Lanham Act Update: Trademark Modernization Act
As of December 18, 2021, the Trademark Modernization Act (the “TMA”) took effect after having become law in December of…
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A Shot in the Arm for Taxing Bodies: Will Nonprofit Hospitals Soon Be Taxable?
A recent decision by the Court of Common Pleas in Chester County puts into question the exempt status of nonprofit…
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Does a Public School Employee’s Compensation Include Lump Sum Awards?
Improper Calculations Can Result in Retirement Pay Expectation Disappointment The Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is the Commonwealth’s agency…
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When Does a Student’s Free Speech Become a Threat to School Safety?
J.S. v. Manheim Township School District Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of J.S. v. Manheim Township School…
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Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Self Review Guide
With the new Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinances adopted in March 2020 and in Allegheny County in September 2021, businesses…
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John Prorok Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©
28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America© recognizes Prorok for his professional excellence in Real Estate Law FOR IMMEDIATE…
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MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated
This afternoon, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health reimposed a masking mandate on all Pennsylvania school entities. The Secretary of Health…
Read MorePA Acts 57 and 59: What Municipal Police Departments Need to Know
In the summer of 2020, the Pennsylvania legislature adopted two laws that impact police training and conduct, Act 57 and…
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