Michael Riccardi

April 05, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Leaders of the state House of Representatives said the chamber in April will focus its efforts on better protections for victims of crime and abuse, working to advance a series of bills.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read

April 05, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive, legislative and electoral action for the week of April 1. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were scheduled to return to work Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

March 29, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of March 25. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

March 29, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senate Democrats on March 25 proposed legislation to reform the process and procedures of addressing sexual harassment claims, and foster a safe work environment in the General Assembly.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

March 22, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, has refused to resign from office as calls for him to leave because of his behavior since sexual misconduct allegations surfaced grew more numerous, Philly.com reported.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

March 22, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for March 15 and the week of March 18. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were set to return to session on Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

March 15, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

State Rep. Brian Ellis, R-Butler, who is under criminal investigation for sexual assault allegations, on March 11 was placed on leave from the state House of Representatives for a fourth consecutive session week, and has yet to make an appearance in the chamber since taking the oath of office for his eighth term Jan. 1, according to a report on the PennLive website.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

March 15, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of March 11. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were each scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

A New York appeals court has ruled as a matter of first impression that President Donald Trump will have to defend against a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former "Apprentice" contestant Summer Zervos, even though he is serving in office.

By Michael Riccardi

1 minute read

March 13, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Boeing faces lawsuits from passengers, particularly since eight of them on the Ethiopian Air flight were Americans. But airlines also could bring legal actions over revenue losses incurred due to the grounding, according to lawyers who specialize in aviation.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read