Michael Riccardi

April 10, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of April 6. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess at press time, subject to being called into session by President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson. The state House of Representatives was in session Tuesday. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, both chambers were practicing social distancing, with senators being authorized to vote remotely, and state representatives provided the option of voting by proxy through their party whips.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

April 10, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania Senate on April 7 unanimously approved a bill that includes emergency measures—necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak—to help local governments conduct business and provide for remote notarization of key documents.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

April 03, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Legislation to provide support to frontline workers facing the coronavirus pandemic is being introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate, two Democrats announced March 31.

By Michael Riccardi

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April 03, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive activity for the week of March 30. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time, subject to recall on 12 hours' notice. The Pennsylvania Senate has allowed remote voting; the state House of Representatives has authorized voting by proxy, through the party whips.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

March 27, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of March 23. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time, subject to recall by the Pennsylvania Senate president pro tempore and speaker of the House on 12 hours' notice. Each chamber has streamlined procedures by allowing remote voting in the Senate, voting by proxy in the House.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

March 27, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

A bill aimed at lifting restrictions that prevent the Pennsylvania Department of Health from publicizing relevant data and details concerning the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is about to be introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

March 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New York Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks issued an order Sunday that defined "essential" court matters and said all other court filings would not be accepted until further notice.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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March 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Law firms were not listed as an essential service under an executive order issued earlier this week that previously curtailed the number of employees allowed to report for work in office.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

March 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Both houses of the General Assembly took steps to continue their operations safely by unanimously approving resolutions allowing lawmakers to vote remotely.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

March 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of legislative and executive action for the week of March 16. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess, subject to being called back into session on 12 hours' notice.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read