On February 28, 2023, a divided PA Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of GM Berkshire Hills LLC v. Berks Cnty. Bd. of Assessment. Because the Court was divided, its decision leaves in place the Commonwealth Court’s prior ruling that a school district may continue to challenge underassessed properties if they use a sales-based formula to determine when to file tax assessment appeals, … [Read more...] about Divided Court Leaves Prior Ruling in Place Regarding Formula for Tax Assessment Appeals
The PUMP Act Provides Accommodations to Millions of Working Moms Including Teachers and Registered Nurses
On December 29, 2022, the Biden Administration signed The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) For Nursing Mothers Act. PUMP makes several important changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law of 2010. Here’s what school employers need to know. In 2010, The Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) was passed. The Break Time for Nursing Mothers … [Read more...] about The PUMP Act Provides Accommodations to Millions of Working Moms Including Teachers and Registered Nurses
Pennsylvania Judge Finds Funding System Unconstitutional: Signals Sea Change for Public Schools
On February 7, 2023, a Pennsylvania judge declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional. This decision comes after years of attempts to rework the system. What led to this historic ruling and how it will impact your schools? This decision follows a long bout of legislation in the case William Penn SD et al. v. Pa. Dept. of Education et al., Pa. Commonwealth Court, 2018). William … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Judge Finds Funding System Unconstitutional: Signals Sea Change for Public Schools
What You Need to Know About Excluded Drivers and Your Auto-Insurance Policy
Permitting a specifically excluded driver to operate your vehicle predisposes you to costly legal and financial implications. Below is a look at the liabilities you may face if a specifically excluded driver operates your vehicle. Who is a specifically excluded driver? A specifically excluded driver is an individual explicitly prohibited from possessing coverage under automobile insurance. This … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Excluded Drivers and Your Auto-Insurance Policy
To Waive or Not To Waive (Home Inspection)
Waiving home inspection gives sellers less worry, but can also prevent buyers the chance to uncover costly problems. With added pressure for buyers to waive inspection to make competitive offers worth sellers’ consideration, there are many implications it may cause. The residential real estate market has become highly competitive for buyers over the past few years. Buyers sometimes waive home … [Read more...] about To Waive or Not To Waive (Home Inspection)
What Is A Title Agent? Why Does Every Successful Real Estate Transaction Need One?
Before purchasing a property, it is important to ascertain whether the property in question has any defects of title that could adversely impact your ownership interest, as well as secure title insurance to protect those interests. Because they manage the complex research and professional coordination that real estate transactions entail, title agents are an indispensable member of the real estate … [Read more...] about What Is A Title Agent? Why Does Every Successful Real Estate Transaction Need One?
