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Ben Seal

Ben Seal

Ben Seal is managing editor of The American Lawyer. He joined the magazine in February 2018, and previously spent five years working for The Legal Intelligencer, editing the paper's magazines and supplements and reporting on Pennsylvania's state courts, legislature and Attorney General's Office. Contact him at [email protected] or @BSealTAL.

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January 20, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Disciplinary Counsel Calls Kane's Petition 'Meritless'

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane's attempted reinstatement should be rejected outright, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel argued Wednesday in a response to Kane's application for extraordinary relief filed last week.

By Ben Seal

4 minute read

January 20, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

With Kane Planning Run, Race for Attorney General Takes Shape

As the field of candidates vying to become Pennsylvania's next attorney general rounds into form, one significant question remains: Will Kathleen Kane, the current officeholder facing criminal charges, five civil suits, a suspended law license and a Senate investigation, put forth a re-election campaign?

By Ben Seal

6 minute read

January 19, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

With Kane Planning Run, Race for Attorney General Takes Shape

As the field of candidates vying to become Pennsylvania's next attorney general rounds into form, one significant question remains: Will Kathleen Kane, the current officeholder facing criminal charges, five civil suits, a suspended law license and a Senate investigation, put forth a re-election campaign?

By Ben Seal

6 minute read

January 19, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gas Compressor Station Can Be Built Next to Farm

An energy company can build a gas compressor station on land in Beaver County despite protests from the owners of an adjacent organic farm that the station will adversely affect the public health and welfare, the Commonwealth Court has ruled.

By Ben Seal

5 minute read

January 19, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Senate Presses OAG on Special Prosecutor's Role

Doug Gansler, the special prosecutor hired by Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane to review offensive emails exchanged by government employees, has been involved in lobbying efforts on behalf of Kane regarding a Senate committee pursuing her possible removal from office, according to sources familiar with the committee's investigation.

By Ben Seal

5 minute read

January 19, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Trial Court Opinions Clarify Ability to Question Doctors

Two recent decisions out of Lackawanna County could have a broad impact on both plaintiffs and defendants seeking to question doctors about patient care, attorneys said.

By Ben Seal

7 minute read

January 16, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pittsburgh Cops Must Be City Residents, Court Rules

Pittsburgh police officers must be city residents, the Commonwealth Court has held, ruling that an interest arbitration award cannot modify a collective bargaining agreement in contravention of state law.

By Ben Seal

5 minute read

January 16, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pittsburgh Cops Must Be City Residents, Court Rules

Pittsburgh police officers must be city residents, the Commonwealth Court has held, ruling that an interest arbitration award cannot modify a collective bargaining agreement in contravention of state law.

By Ben Seal

5 minute read

January 16, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gas Compressor Station Can Be Built Next to Farm

An energy company can build a gas compressor station on land in Beaver County despite protests from the owners of an adjacent organic farm that the station will adversely affect the public health and welfare, the Commonwealth Court has ruled.

By Ben Seal

5 minute read

January 16, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Trial Court Opinions Clarify Ability to Question Doctors

Two recent decisions out of Lackawanna County could have a broad impact on both plaintiffs and defendants seeking to question doctors about patient care, attorneys said.

By Ben Seal

7 minute read