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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June 26, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of June 22. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess at press time and scheduled to return Monday. The state House of Representatives was in recess, subject to recall by Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

June 26, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. House Passes 2 Bills Aimed at Police Reform

The state House of Representatives on June 24 passed on unanimous votes two bills focused on police training and discipline.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Geoffrey Berman Resigns as Manhattan US Attorney, Ending Standoff With William Barr

The announcement capped off a contentious 24-hour period in which Berman said he was not resigning, sparking a new crisis within the Justice Department.

By Michael Riccardi | Jane Wester

6 minute read

June 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Berman to Depart as US Attorney in Manhattan, Justice Department Announces

"I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning, my position, to which I was appointed by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York," Berman responded.

By Michael Riccardi | Tom McParland

4 minute read

June 19, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive, legislative and judicial action for the week of June 15. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess at press time subject to recall by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson. The state House of Representatives was in recess and scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

June 19, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Judiciary Committee Approves 2 Police Reform Bills

The state House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on June 15 unanimously approved two bills to improve vetting and training of police officers.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 12, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of June 8. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess at press time, subject to recall on 12 hours' notice by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson. The state House of Representatives was in recess and was scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

June 12, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

General Assembly Votes to End Emergency Declaration

The General Assembly passed a resolution purporting to end the state of emergency declared by Gov. Tom Wolf in March in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 05, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week beginning June 1. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess at press time, subject to recall by President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson. The state House of Representatives was in recess and scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

June 05, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Primary Votes Counted Amid Delays and Extensions

Pennsylvania's delayed primary election was held June 2, but final results will not be announced until mail-in votes are counted, after Gov. Tom Wolf extended the deadline for receipt of ballots by one week for six counties impacted by protests, including Philadelphia and Allegheny.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read


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