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June 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania House OKs $100M for Adult Mental Health ServicesA proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, a plan built on the recommendations of a state commission charged with issuing suggestions for coordinated care.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
June 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Capitol ReportFollowing is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of June 5. The Pennsylvania Senate is scheduled to reconvene June 19 and the House of Representatives is scheduled to return to session Monday.
By Alexa Woronowicz
3 minute read
June 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Senators Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment LegislationSens. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, and Anthony Williams, D-Delaware, announced they will introduce legislation aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered.
By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus
3 minute read
May 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
State Rep.'s 'Red Flag' Legislation Passes HouseState Rep. Jennifer O'Mara's legislation to implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders, HB 1018, passed the House May 22 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
2 minute read
May 22, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Democrats Retain Pennsylvania House MajorityDemocrats maintained their narrow Pennsylvania House majority May 16 by winning a special election and along with it continued control over how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and election law legislation.
By Mark Scolforo, The Associated Press
3 minute read
May 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
State Rep. Introduces Bill to Pay Down Unfunded Liabilities in Pa. Pension SystemsState Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, introduced legislation (HB 1137) on May 8 to pay down the unfunded liabilities in the state and school employees' pensions systems using state surplus funds to relieve tax burdens on local taxpayers and school districts.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
3 minute read
May 11, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Five Ways Owners Can Control Construction Cost OverrunsConstruction cost overruns can convert a potentially successful project into an unprofitable boondoggle. Controlling cost overruns is key to achieving a successful project.
By Robert C. Epstein
4 minute read
May 09, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Medical MalpracticeThis special section includes articles on health care electronic record-keeping, litigating fatal pediatric asthma med mal cases, and more.
By New Jersey Law Journal
2 minute read
May 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Practice Tips for Litigating the Fatal Pediatric Asthma Med Mal CaseThis article provides useful tips for litigating standard of care issues as they relate to the prompt diagnosis and treatment of acute asthma attacks in the emergency department and presents strategies for litigating the fatal pediatric asthma case, from client intake through discovery.
By Bethany R. Nikitenko
7 minute read
May 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Turnabout Is Fair Play: When an Expert Switches Sides on the Eve of TrialA tactical decision will need to be made whether to set forth expert opinions attacking a co-defendant in the initial report, or to wait to serve a supplemental report on notice of a co-defendant's settlement.
By David G. Tomeo
7 minute read
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