Each week, the PNA legal team shares a question from a member and PNA’s response. Here are the most recent questions and answers.
Recent Questions
- Legal Hotline: World Cup trademark 26Q: Advertisers want to use the term “World Cup 2026” to promote their products and events. Should we allow that, or do they need permission to use the term? A: Advertisers need permission to use… Read more: Legal Hotline: World Cup trademark 26
- Legal Hotline: RTKL 30 Day ExtensionQ: Many local agencies routinely take a 30-calendar-day extension to respond to Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) requests, usually citing the need for legal review or due to staffing limitations, even for simple, obviously public records like… Read more: Legal Hotline: RTKL 30 Day Extension
- Legal Hotline: Sunshine Act Right to RecordQ: A local agency requires citizens to notify the agency 48 hours in advance and get permission if they plan to record public meetings. The policy also threatens criminal sanctions under the Pennsylvania Wiretap Act… Read more: Legal Hotline: Sunshine Act Right to Record