On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision (Uniontown Newspaper, et al v. PA Dept of Cor.) addressing Agency obligations and the sanction provisions contained in the Right To Know Law. On the same day, the Office of Open Records also revised their fee schedule. The decision is instructive to public agencies to ensure a good faith search is completed. The case began … [Read more...] about Right To Know Law Compliance More Costly as 2021 Begins
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COVID Relief Bill Impacts Residential Landlords
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion COVID relief bill into law. Incorporated into the more than 5,000 page bill are provisions that impact residential landlords. Key provisions to be aware of include the allocation of $25 billion towards emergency rental assistance and an extension of the CDC eviction moratorium, imposed earlier this year, through January … [Read more...] about COVID Relief Bill Impacts Residential Landlords
What To Expect: The Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Reproductive Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique circumstances and dilemmas surrounding Assisted Reproductive Technology (“ART”). On March 17, 2020. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (“ASRM”) issued guidance for its members to manage patients amid COVID-19. This guidance was created by an expert Task Force made up of physicians, embryologists, and mental health professionals. The … [Read more...] about What To Expect: The Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Reproductive Technology
Omnibus Bill Clarifies Transportation Subsidies, Non-Public Transportation and More
On November 25, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Senate Bill 1216, now Act 136. Act 136 amends the Public-School Code, including provisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and amendments regarding Keystone exams, teacher preparation programs, emergency substitute permits, NIMS/NOCTI Exams, educator evaluations, paraprofessional staff development, 2020-21 testing waivers, non-public … [Read more...] about Omnibus Bill Clarifies Transportation Subsidies, Non-Public Transportation and More
Governor Wolf Vetoes Pandemic Liability Protections for Schools
On November 19, 2020, the Pennsylvania Senate amended and passed legislation requested by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (“PSBA”) to provide COVID-19 liability protections for schools. The amendment, House Bill 1737 (“HB1737”), would provide school entities with limited pandemic liability protections if they followed, or believed with good faith to have followed, CDC and state health … [Read more...] about Governor Wolf Vetoes Pandemic Liability Protections for Schools
Governor’s Attestation Order Raises Questions for School Districts in “Substantial” Counties
Amid cases rising to record levels in Pennsylvania, on Monday, November 23, 2020, Governor Wolf and Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine issued orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. School districts in counties of substantial transmission rates must agree and sign a state certification that they are following the orders of Governor Wolf and Dr. Levine if they wish to continue to … [Read more...] about Governor’s Attestation Order Raises Questions for School Districts in “Substantial” Counties
