On July 11, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 57 of 2022 amending the Local Tax Collection Law. Prior to Act 57, a taxpayer who claimed they did not receive notice of their real estate taxes was not relieved from paying the penalty, fee, interest, or other charges that may have accrued as a result of their failure to pay in a timely manner. Act 57 now requires school districts to … [Read more...] about How Will Act 57 of 2022 Impact Your School?
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What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Business Entities
A new federal law aimed at combatting money laundering and other criminal activity will impose beneficial ownership reporting obligations on business entities and is expected to become effective soon, possibly in early 2023. Business entities should be aware of the information that they will be required to report and the deadlines for reporting, after the effective date is designated. The … [Read more...] about What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Business Entities
Walking The Tightrope: Student Discipline Under Section 504
The Office for Civil Rights has just issued guidance as to how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 applies to the use of student discipline. Its focus is the balancing that schools must do when considering providing for a student’s disability-based behaviors on the one hand, and maintaining an appropriate and safe learning environment for all students on the other. Section 504 is a civil … [Read more...] about Walking The Tightrope: Student Discipline Under Section 504
How Title Insurance Protects Real Estate Investments
Property ownership issues often do not make themselves known until late in the real estate process, leaving buyers to sort through complex title affairs. However, title insurance protects buyers and their lenders from these issues, making it an essential part of any real estate transaction. Here's how it works: In real estate transactions, it is not unusual for issues to arise regarding a … [Read more...] about How Title Insurance Protects Real Estate Investments
Pennsbury School District Settles a Lawsuit for $300,000 Brought By Four Residents Who Challenged School Board Policies Restricting Public Comment Speech at Board Meetings
Following the filing of a lawsuit by four residents accusing the Pennsbury School Board of curtailing public comments and enforcing unconstitutional free speech policies at Board meetings, the Pennsbury School District agrees to pay a $300,000 lawsuit settlement. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and allows individuals to express themselves … [Read more...] about Pennsbury School District Settles a Lawsuit for $300,000 Brought By Four Residents Who Challenged School Board Policies Restricting Public Comment Speech at Board Meetings
Act 55 Extends Enrollment for Students with Disabilities to Combat Lost Opportunities from COVID-19
On July 8, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 55 of 2022 into law, intending to address ongoing learning losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Act 55 expands the opportunity for extended enrollment to students with disabilities. Last year, Act 66 of 2021 (Act 66) permitted students enrolled during the 2020-21 school year to repeat their grade level to counteract any lost educational … [Read more...] about Act 55 Extends Enrollment for Students with Disabilities to Combat Lost Opportunities from COVID-19
