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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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March 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Wolf Administration Responds to Coronavirus Concerns

Gov. Tom Wolf on March 11 banned international travel and curtailed out-of-state travel for state officials and acted to restrict large in-person gatherings for public business.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read

March 12, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Western New York Judge Strikes Down Campaign Finance Commission Law

The line between administrative rule-making (which can be delegated) and legislative action (which cannot be delegated) has clearly been transgressed," Supreme Court Justice Ralph Boniello wrote.

By Ryan Tarinelli

2 minute read

March 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NY AG James Claims Win in Fight With Trump Administration Over 3D-Printed 'Ghost Guns'

The files could be downloaded and used to make unregistered guns that are more challenging to detect, according to James' office.

By Ryan Tarinelli

2 minute read

March 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NY Lawmakers Attack Medical Supply Price-Gouging Spurred by Coronavirus

Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office has sent cease-and-desist letters to two businesses in New York City that she said had been charging excessive prices for disinfectant sprays and hand sanitizers.

By Ryan Tarinelli

4 minute read

March 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New Rochelle Courthouses Outside Containment Area; Inmate Advocates Urge Wage Boost for Sanitizer Makers

Last summer, amid a quarrel over license plate replacement fees, Cuomo expressed interest in raising wages for prisoners. He said Tuesday the state is not making any profit from the hand sanitizer.

By Ryan Tarinelli

4 minute read

March 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of March 2. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. Pennsylvania senators and members of the state House of Representatives are scheduled to return to session March 16.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

March 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sens. Introduce Bill to Remove Elected Officials for Negligence

Sens. Pat Stefano, R-Fayette, and Scott Martin, R-Lancaster, announced plans March 3 to introduce legislation that would empower Pennsylvanians to remove elected officials who neglect the duties of their office.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

February 28, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senator Announces Bill to End Congressional Gerrymandering

Senate Bill 1023 would establish an 11-member Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw congressional district lines.

By Michael Riccardi

1 minute read

February 28, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Feb. 24. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. Pennsylvania senators and members of the state House of Representatives were scheduled to return to session March 16.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

February 21, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senator Introduces Bills to Create Student Loan Refinance Program

Legislation that would establish a student loan refinance program using income share agreements to pay back portions of those loans has been introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read