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Five MBM Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©

October 31, 2022

Alfred Maiello

29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America© recognizes MBM Partners for their professional legal excellence Pittsburgh, PA (originally published August 18, 2022. Updated October, 31, 2022): Maiello Brungo &…

Fictitious Name Registration

August 28, 2022

Business Law News

John Prorok

Congratulations, you’ve registered your business with the Department of State and are ready to begin operations! If you’re not planning to use the full name of your company, a common…

Does the Kennedy v Bremerton School District Ruling Introduce Prayer Back Into School?

August 17, 2022

Education Law News

Christina Lane

Read MBM Law’s updated insight to U.S. Secretary of Education’s Guidance on Addressing Prayer & Religious Expression in Public Schools (May 2023). On June 27, 2022, the United States Supreme…

Mechanic’s Lien: Protect Your Rights and Get Paid

July 1, 2022

Construction Law News

Steven Engel

The construction industry has always had a problem with cash flow. Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus, many contractors faced problems with getting paid on time. This caused serious…

Benefits of Hiring a Third Party Title IX Investigator

June 22, 2022

Education Law News

Christina Lane

MBM Law’s Christina L. Lane is an education attorney who specializes in school matters, including Title IX issues. Ms. Lane has extensive personal experience in being a third-party Title IX…

Pay-If-Paid or Pay-When-Paid?

June 2, 2022

Construction Law News

Steven Engel

Contractual payment provisions play a crucial role in determining when payment is due. Depending on the circumstances, they can help resolve construction project issues or payment issues. Understanding your contract’s…

Lanham Act Update: Trademark Modernization Act

March 30, 2022

Business Law News

John Prorok

As of December 18, 2021, the Trademark Modernization Act (the “TMA”) took effect after having become law in December of 2020. The Lanham Act protects registered marks by clearing away…

A Shot in the Arm for Taxing Bodies: Will Nonprofit Hospitals Soon Be Taxable?

March 30, 2022

Tax Assessment Law News

Donald Walsh

A recent decision by the Court of Common Pleas in Chester County puts into question the exempt status of nonprofit hospitals in Pennsylvania when it rejected healthcare provider Tower Health’s…

Does a Public School Employee’s Compensation Include Lump Sum Awards?

February 21, 2022

Employment Law News

Michael Brungo

Improper Calculations Can Result in Retirement Pay Expectation Disappointment The Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is the Commonwealth’s agency that administers the defined benefit plan for public school employees.…

When Does a Student’s Free Speech Become a Threat to School Safety?

December 29, 2021

Education Law News

Christina Lane

J.S. v. Manheim Township School District Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of J.S. v. Manheim Township School District that addressed the limitations on a school district’s ability…

Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Self Review Guide

November 23, 2021

Employment Law News

Michael Brungo

With the new Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinances adopted in March 2020 and in Allegheny County in September 2021, businesses should be taking this time to review their paid time…

November 5, 2021

MBM Law's Company News

Alfred Maiello

28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America© recognizes Prorok for his professional excellence in Real Estate Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh, PA (November 2021): Maiello Brungo and Maiello (MBM),…

MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated

August 31, 2021

Education Law News

Christina Lane

This afternoon, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health reimposed a masking mandate on all Pennsylvania school entities. The Secretary of Health has the authority to issue this mandate pursuant to various…

PA Acts 57 and 59: What Municipal Police Departments Need to Know

August 10, 2021

Municipal Law News

Falco Muscante

In the summer of 2020, the Pennsylvania legislature adopted two laws that impact police training and conduct, Act 57 and Act 59. Both were signed into law on July 14,…

PA Act 65 of 2021 Creates New Agenda Requirements for Governmental Entities

July 5, 2021

Litigation Law News

Steven Engel

On June 30, 2021, Governor Wolf enacted Act 65 of 2021 creating new requirements for governmental entities to provide notice of certain meeting agenda items to the general public. Act…

Legal Insights

Five MBM Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©

Fictitious Name Registration

Does the Kennedy v Bremerton School District Ruling Introduce Prayer Back Into School?

Mechanic’s Lien: Protect Your Rights and Get Paid

Benefits of Hiring a Third Party Title IX Investigator

Pay-If-Paid or Pay-When-Paid?

Lanham Act Update: Trademark Modernization Act

A Shot in the Arm for Taxing Bodies: Will Nonprofit Hospitals Soon Be Taxable?

Does a Public School Employee’s Compensation Include Lump Sum Awards?

When Does a Student’s Free Speech Become a Threat to School Safety?

Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Self Review Guide

John Prorok Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©

MBM Alert: Mask Mandate for Pennsylvania Schools Reinstated

PA Acts 57 and 59: What Municipal Police Departments Need to Know

PA Act 65 of 2021 Creates New Agenda Requirements for Governmental Entities

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