Act 16 was signed into law on June 28, 2019 and addresses a variety of School Code provisions.
Governor Signs Bill Clarifying Requirements for School Security Personnel to Carry Firearms
July 5th, 2019When signing the law, Governor Wolf noted that Act 67 does not authorize teachers to be designed as security personnel.
Challenge: Create a More Resilient Community
June 18th, 2019Attending in support of the event, each attorney brought back tools to enrich our ability to assist clients in a range of practice areas.
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Expands Internal Predecisional Exception Under Right To Know Law
June 10th, 2019In Finnerty v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the City of Chester had been determined to be a financially distressed municipality under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act (Act 47).
PDE Issues a Revised Basic Educational Circular (“BEC”) on Charter Schools
June 6th, 2019Earlier this month, PDE issued its first revised BEC on charter schools since 2004.
Superior Court Addresses Enforcement of Post Adoption Contact Agreements
April 1st, 2019On March 21, the Superior Court issues its first decision regarding enforcement of Post Adoption Contact Agreements.
Department Of Labor Updates 60-Year-Old Regulation
March 28th, 2019The current regulation, adopted more than 60 years ago, includes more traditional forms of compensation in employees’ regular rate, including the perks of employment, such as paid holidays, vacations, and basic medical plans.
Into the Weeds We Go – Recent Developments Employers Need to Know about Medical Marijuana
March 20th, 2019There are two new developments in the area of medical marijuana that employers should be aware of when addressing employee use of the same.
It’s finally here! The Department of Labor Increases Salary Threshold for White Collar Employees…Take 2
March 8th, 2019The Department of Labor released its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), proposing to raise the salary threshold for white collar exempt employees from $455 per week to $679 per week ($35,308 annually).
Federal Court Addresses Citizenship of Children Born Abroad Through Surrogacy
March 4th, 2019The February 21, 2019 decision of the United States District Court for the Central District of California clarified the citizenship rights of children born abroad.