August 28, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer
Political Donations From Slot Applicant Reps Top $750,000Lobbyists and lawyers hired to represent the groups vying for slot-machine parlor licenses have made more than $750,000 in political contributions this year in Pennsylvania.
By Marc Levy
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March 16, 2008 | Law.com
Dealing with DeNaples fallout taking on political hue in CapitolIf Louis A. DeNaples � accused of lying to gambling regulators to get a casino license � feels singled out, there's a chance the spotlight could widen.
By MARC LEVY
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March 07, 2008 | Daily Report Online
Check-cashing scams victimize would-be 'secret shoppers'HARRISBURG, Pa. AP - If you've ever wanted to be a secret shopper, or if you need a part-time job paying an extra $500 or more a week, this is not your chance.Unfortunately, authorities say hundreds of people have fallen victim to a scam in which they think they're signing up to be "mystery shoppers" - regular folks who are paid to evaluate retailers.
By MARC LEVY
4 minute read
April 18, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer
Fight in Pa. Senate looms over Rendell's judicial nomineesRepublican leaders in the Pennsylvania Senate are sending Gov. Ed Rendell signals that his nominees to fill temporary openings on the state's appellate courts are not acceptable, setting the stage for a potential fight.
By MARC LEVY
4 minute read
February 28, 2008 | Law.com
Perjury Charges Bring Renewed Scrutiny to Pa. Casino LawLegislators signaled greater scrutiny for Pennsylvania's slot-machine gambling law Wednesday as they pressed for answers in light of charges against a casino owner accused of lying to gambling regulators to win his license.
By Marc Levy
4 minute read
February 17, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. lawmaker tries again to loosen beer-sales lawState Sen. John Rafferty, flanked by a fife and drum corps in Revolutionary War getup and dozens of convenience store employees holding "Free My Beer" signs, said Tuesday that he will attempt once again to loosen Pennsylvania's restrictive beer-sales law.
By MARC LEVY,Associated Press Writer
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February 21, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. casino owner asks judge to throw out perjury chargesBy MARC LEVY
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March 30, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. court kickbacks inspire plans for remediesA state senator wants to require juveniles to have a lawyer in court, one of several bills planned after hundreds of youth convictions were thrown out because of judicial corruption in northeastern Pennsylvania, a top aide said Monday.
By MARC LEVY
2 minute read
February 02, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Ex-justice says he didn't lobby for casino groupFormer Chief Justice Stephen Zappala has been paid $550,000 by three casinos through an organization that he says sought his help in establishing a statewide trade group.
By MARC LEVY,Associated Press Writer
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July 23, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer
Most employees not eyed for bonusgate restitutionHundreds of legislative employees believed to have been illegally paid from state coffers for political campaign work, even an aide who collected a salary for a virtual no-show job, will likely not be asked to return any money.
By MARC LEVY
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