Michael Riccardi

Michael Riccardi

Michael Riccardi has been a reporter and editor at ALM publications for more than 20 years. A graduate of Villanova University's law school, he lives in Philadelphia. He can be reached at [email protected].

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July 03, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Shareholders in Pipeline Company Win Claim for Disclosure Breach in Case Over Merger Talks

The litigation was said to have resulted in one of the largest shareholder verdicts in Delaware history.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

June 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senate Passes 2 Bills to Improve Permit Appeals Process

The Pennsylvania Senate on June 22 passed two bills sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Washington, to improve the permit appeals process.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of June 19. Both houses of the General Assembly were in session at press time.

By Michael Riccardi

8 minute read

June 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Health Committee Reports on Bill to Improve Black Maternal Health

The House Health Committee on June 14 reported to the full House legislation that would ensure proper data collection on maternal morbidity as lawmakers work to reduce the growing and alarming number of maternal deaths in the state.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of June 12. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was set to return to session Monday. The state House of Representatives was scheduled to reconvene Tuesday.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

December 09, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Dec. 5. Both houses of the General Assembly have adjourned for the year. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives are set to reconvene and reorganize Jan. 3, 2023.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

December 02, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. General Assembly LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Names New Co-Chairs

Allies passed the leadership baton to out LGBTQ+ lawmakers in leadership of a key caucus in the upcoming legislative session.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

December 02, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week beginning Nov. 28. The Pennsylvania General Assembly adjourned Nov. 30, ending the 2021-22 legislative session, The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were expected to organize for the 2023-24 session on Jan. 3, 2023.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

November 21, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Nov. 14. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state House of Representatives was scheduled to return to session on Nov. 18, subject to an earlier recall by Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Senate had no scheduled return date.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

November 11, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Nov. 7. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state House of Representatives was set to return to session Monday, subject to an earlier recall by Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster. The Pennsylvania Senate was scheduled to reconvene Tuesday, subject to earlier recall by President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read